1990 Mitsubishi Verada vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Verada. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Verada.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Verada. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Verada. 1990 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mitsubishi Verada | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Verada | Golf |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
