1991 Honda Integra vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Integra would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (248 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1991 Honda Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 530 kg more than 1991 Honda Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Honda Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Integra. (171 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Integra | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Integra | Passat |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
