1984 Subaru Coupe vs. 1984 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 1984 Subaru Coupe and 1984 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Subaru Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Subaru Coupe (67 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Volkswagen Jetta. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Subaru Coupe should accelerate faster than 1984 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Subaru Coupe weights approximately 40 kg more than 1984 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 Subaru Coupe (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volkswagen Jetta. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Subaru Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volkswagen Jetta.
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1984 Subaru Coupe | 1984 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Coupe | Jetta |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2480 mm |