1996 Fiat Scudo vs. 1996 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Scudo and 1996 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Sharan (113 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Scudo. (78 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Scudo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 681 kg more than 1996 Fiat Scudo. 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 Volkswagen Sharan (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Scudo. (125 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Scudo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Scudo | 1996 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Scudo | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
