1987 Vauxhall Belmont vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Vauxhall Belmont would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 398 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Vauxhall Belmont | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Volkswagen |
| Model | Belmont | Golf |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2578 mm |
