1997 Volkswagen Parati vs. 1997 Dodge Intrepid
To start off, both 1997 Volkswagen Parati and 1997 Dodge Intrepid were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Intrepid (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Parati. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Parati. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 530 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Parati. 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 Dodge Intrepid (257 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Parati. (150 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Parati. 1997 Dodge Intrepid has automatic transmission and 1997 Volkswagen Parati has manual transmission. 1997 Volkswagen Parati will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Dodge Intrepid will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Volkswagen Parati | 1997 Dodge Intrepid | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Dodge |
| Model | Parati | Intrepid |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5123 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2870 mm |
