1984 Triumph Acclaim vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Triumph Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Triumph Acclaim would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Triumph Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Triumph Acclaim (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Triumph Acclaim should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 759 kg more than 1984 Triumph Acclaim.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Triumph Acclaim. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Triumph Acclaim.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Triumph Acclaim | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Triumph | Volkswagen |
| Model | Acclaim | Passat |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4868 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1487 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2803 mm |
