1996 Fiat Multipla vs. 1996 Volkswagen Gol
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Multipla and 1996 Volkswagen Gol were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Multipla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Multipla (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. (49 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Multipla should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 415 kg more than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Fiat Multipla (144 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. (71 Nm). This means 1996 Fiat Multipla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Gol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Multipla | 1996 Volkswagen Gol | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Multipla | Gol |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2480 mm |
