1991 Innocenti 990 vs. 1991 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1991 Innocenti 990 and 1991 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Volkswagen Golf (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1991 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1991 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 445 kg more than 1991 Innocenti 990. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Volkswagen Golf (234 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Innocenti 990 | 1991 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Innocenti | Volkswagen |
| Model | 990 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2480 mm |
