1997 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,327 cc (5 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen Passat (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy.
Because 1997 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Passat 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, 1997 Volkswagen Passat (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Volkswagen Passat | 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat | Caddy |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2327 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
