1981 Honda Accord vs. 1981 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1981 Honda Accord and 1981 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (80 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1981 Volkswagen Passat. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 10 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1981 Honda Accord (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volkswagen Passat. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Honda Accord | 1981 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Passat |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 127 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2560 mm |