1990 Dodge Spirit vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Dodge Spirit would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Spirit (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 84 kg more than 1990 Dodge Spirit.
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, 1990 Dodge Spirit (294 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Spirit | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Spirit | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4644 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2651 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
