1992 Volkswagen Golf Variant vs. 1992 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 D Variant
To start off, both 1992 Volkswagen Golf Variant and 1992 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 D Variant were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 D Variant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volkswagen Golf Variant (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1992 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 D Variant. (63 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volkswagen Golf Variant should accelerate faster than 1992 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 D Variant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 D Variant weights approximately 45 kg more than 1992 Volkswagen Golf Variant.
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, 1992 Volkswagen Golf Variant (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 D Variant. (124 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Volkswagen Golf Variant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 D Variant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Volkswagen Golf Variant | 1992 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 D Variant | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf | Golf |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2480 mm |
