1986 Honda Integra vs. 1990 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1990 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Integra would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volkswagen Passat (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1986 Honda Integra. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 325 kg more than 1986 Honda Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Honda Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Volkswagen Passat (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Integra. (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Integra.
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1986 Honda Integra | 1990 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Integra | Passat |
Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |