1978 Fiat Campagnola vs. 2000 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Passat (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 301 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Volkswagen Passat (278 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Campagnola. (152 Nm). This means 2000 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Campagnola | 2000 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Campagnola | Passat |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1309 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
