1994 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2010 Honda Fit
To start off, 2010 Honda Fit is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1994 Volkswagen Golf. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1994 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 47 kg more than 2010 Honda Fit.
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, 1994 Volkswagen Golf (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Volkswagen Golf | 2010 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Golf | Fit |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1143 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2499 mm |
