1988 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2000 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2000 Honda CR-V is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volkswagen Golf (157 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda CR-V weights approximately 305 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Volkswagen Golf (225 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Volkswagen Golf | 2000 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Golf | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1763 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2620 mm |
