1988 Toyota Blizzard vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Blizzard. (76 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 29 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Blizzard. (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Blizzard | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Blizzard | Golf |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
