1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon vs. 1996 Volkswagen Gol
To start off, both 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. (49 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon weights approximately 400 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 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Gol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon | 1996 Volkswagen Gol | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Space Wagon | Gol |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2480 mm |
