1988 Renault 25 vs. 1988 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1988 Renault 25 and 1988 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 25 (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1988 Volkswagen Passat. (67 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1988 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 35 kg more than 1988 Renault 25.
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, 1988 Renault 25 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volkswagen Passat. (124 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Renault 25 | 1988 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | 25 | Passat |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |