1997 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1997 Volvo V40
To start off, both 1997 Volkswagen Golf and 1997 Volvo V40 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,324 cc (5 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen Golf (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1997 Volvo V40. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1997 Volvo V40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 75 kg more than 1997 Volvo V40. 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 (205 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volvo V40. (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volvo V40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Volkswagen Golf | 1997 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Golf | V40 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2324 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
