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 |
