1996 Rover 800 vs. 1996 Volkswagen Gol
To start off, both 1996 Rover 800 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 800 (174 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. (49 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 800 weights approximately 540 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 Rover 800 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. 1996 Rover 800 has automatic transmission and 1996 Volkswagen Gol has manual transmission. 1996 Volkswagen Gol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Rover 800 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Rover 800 | 1996 Volkswagen Gol | |
Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | 800 | Gol |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2480 mm |