1974 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1998 Honda Capa
To start off, 1998 Honda Capa is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Capa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Capa (97 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Capa should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Capa weights approximately 135 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda Capa (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Capa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Volkswagen Passat | 1998 Honda Capa | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Passat | Capa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2370 mm |
