1995 Opel Calibra vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. (108 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 90 kg more than 1995 Opel Calibra.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Calibra. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Opel Calibra | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Calibra | Bora |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
