1987 Chevrolet Celebrity vs. 1987 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity and 1987 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (129 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1987 Volkswagen Passat. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity should accelerate faster than 1987 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity weights approximately 420 kg more than 1987 Volkswagen Passat. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volkswagen Passat. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Chevrolet Celebrity | 1987 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Celebrity | Passat |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2560 mm |