1995 Opel Calibra vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTD
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen GTD is newer by 17 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen GTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1995 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTD should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen GTD weights approximately 219 kg more than 1995 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Calibra. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Opel Calibra | 2012 Volkswagen GTD | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Calibra | GTD |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2578 mm |
