1997 Volkswagen Caddy vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour

To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen Caddy would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Caddy. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 810 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Caddy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Volkswagen Caddy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Caddy. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Caddy. 2013 Honda Crosstour has automatic transmission and 1997 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 1997 Volkswagen Caddy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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