1996 Skoda Felicia vs. 1996 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1996 Skoda Felicia and 1996 Volkswagen Passat 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 Skoda Felicia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Passat (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (63 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1996 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 150 kg more than 1996 Skoda Felicia. 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 Passat (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (124 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Skoda Felicia | 1996 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
Model | Felicia | Passat |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |