1997 Tatra T700 vs. 1997 Volkswagen Gol
To start off, both 1997 Tatra T700 and 1997 Volkswagen Gol were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Tatra T700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Tatra T700 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Gol. (49 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Tatra T700 should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Gol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Tatra T700 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Tatra T700 (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Gol. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Tatra T700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Gol.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Tatra T700 | 1997 Volkswagen Gol | |
Make | Tatra | Volkswagen |
Model | T700 | Gol |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2480 mm |