1998 Honda Today vs. 1995 Volkswagen Gol

To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volkswagen Gol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volkswagen Gol would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Gol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Gol (49 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Gol should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Gol weights approximately 190 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Volkswagen Gol. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today 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, 1995 Volkswagen Gol (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Gol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.

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