1990 Honda Concerto vs. 1994 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1994 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (111 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1994 Volkswagen Passat. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1994 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 150 kg more than 1990 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, 1994 Volkswagen Passat (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Concerto | 1994 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Concerto | Passat |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
