1984 Renault Siete vs. 1984 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, both 1984 Renault Siete and 1984 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volkswagen Passat (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Renault Siete. (44 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 230 kg more than 1984 Renault Siete. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1984 Volkswagen Passat (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault Siete. (85 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault Siete.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Renault Siete 1984 Volkswagen Passat
Make Renault Volkswagen
Model Siete Passat
Year Released 1984 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1108 cc 1588 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 44 HP 53 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 85 Nm 101 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70 mm 76.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72 mm 86.4 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 815 kg 1045 kg
Vehicle Length 3900 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2560 mm


 

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