1992 Honda Integra vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Integra would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1992 Honda Integra. (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 386 kg more than 1992 Honda Integra. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Integra. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Integra | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Integra | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4644 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2651 mm |
