1995 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 219 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Step Wagon | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Step Wagon | Passat |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
