1983 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1983 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1983 Fiat Campagnola and 1983 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Campagnola (79 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 780 kg more than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1983 Fiat Campagnola (148 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. (97 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Campagnola | 1983 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Campagnola | Golf |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |
