1990 Honda Integra vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1990 Honda Integra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Integra (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 Honda Integra.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Honda Integra (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Integra | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Integra | Passat |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |
