1993 Toyota Aristo vs. 1997 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Aristo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Aristo would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Aristo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Aristo (220 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Passat. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Aristo should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Aristo weights approximately 376 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Toyota Aristo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Toyota Aristo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Toyota Aristo (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Passat. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Aristo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Passat. 1993 Toyota Aristo has automatic transmission and 1997 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 1997 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Aristo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Toyota Aristo | 1997 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Aristo | Passat |
Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |