1997 Volkswagen Parati vs. 1997 Volvo C70
To start off, both 1997 Volkswagen Parati and 1997 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 1997 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo C70 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Parati. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Parati. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo C70 weights approximately 385 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 Volvo C70 (270 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Parati. (150 Nm). This means 1997 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Parati.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Volkswagen Parati | 1997 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Parati | C70 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2670 mm |
