1994 Renault Express vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Renault Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Renault Express would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1994 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 765 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.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Express. (79 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Express | Passat |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1520 mm |
