1987 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 1987 Honda Integra
To start off, both 1987 Volkswagen Jetta and 1987 Honda Integra were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Integra (125 HP) has 72 more horse power than 1987 Volkswagen Jetta. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 1987 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Integra weights approximately 145 kg more than 1987 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 Honda Integra (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volkswagen Jetta. (97 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Volkswagen Jetta | 1987 Honda Integra | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Jetta | Integra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 125 HP |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2460 mm |
