1996 Tatra T700 vs. 1994 Volkswagen Gol
To start off, 1996 Tatra T700 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Volkswagen Gol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Volkswagen Gol would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Tatra T700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Tatra T700 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1994 Volkswagen Gol. (108 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Tatra T700 should accelerate faster than 1994 Volkswagen Gol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Tatra T700 weights approximately 844 kg more than 1994 Volkswagen Gol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Tatra T700 (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volkswagen Gol. (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Tatra T700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volkswagen Gol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Tatra T700 | 1994 Volkswagen Gol | |
| Make | Tatra | Volkswagen |
| Model | T700 | Gol |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2520 mm |
