1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1997 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, 1997 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 70 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.

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, 1997 Volkswagen Golf (155 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Honda Concerto 1997 Volkswagen Golf
Make Honda Volkswagen
Model Concerto Golf
Year Released 1989 1997
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1595 cc 1597 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 155 Nm
Torque RPM 5700 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.1 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 77.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.5:1
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 1090 kg 1160 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4160 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2470 mm


 

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