1994 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1996 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (381 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1996 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 1996 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Land Rover Range Rover | 1996 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Range Rover | Passat |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4554 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
