1994 Renault Express vs. 1974 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1994 Renault Express is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,422 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volkswagen Passat (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 125 kg more than 1994 Renault Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Volkswagen Passat (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Express. (79 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Renault Express | 1974 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Express | Passat |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
| 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 | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2480 mm |
