1990 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2010 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. (54 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2010 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. 2010 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1990 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 1990 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Volkswagen Golf | 2010 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | Golf | Titan |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 106 L |
