1998 Acura Integra vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1998 Acura Integra and 1998 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura Integra (140 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 1998 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Acura Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Golf 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, 1998 Volkswagen Golf (305 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura Integra. (172 Nm). This means 1998 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura Integra | 1998 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
| Model | Integra | Golf |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
