1984 Toyota Blizzard vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 132 kg more than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. (191 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Blizzard | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Blizzard | Passat |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
