1994 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 19 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, 2013 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1994 Volkswagen Golf. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1994 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 84 kg more than 2013 Fiat 500.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Volkswagen Golf | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Fiat |
| Model | Golf | 500 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3547 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1627 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2300 mm |
