1993 Renault Express vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Express would be higher. At 1,422 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 285 kg more than 1993 Renault Express. 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, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (127 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Express. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Renault Express | 1999 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Express | Golf |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |
