1999 Daihatsu Move vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1999 Daihatsu Move and 1999 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 585 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Move. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Daihatsu Move. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (285 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Move. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Move.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Move | 1999 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Move | Golf |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 2789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3320 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 55 L |
