1997 Toyota Celica vs. 1997 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1997 Toyota Celica and 1997 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 65 kg more than 1997 Toyota Celica. 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, 1997 Volkswagen Golf (155 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Celica. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Celica | 1997 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Celica | Golf |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
