1999 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1999 Daihatsu Naked 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 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (73 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (62 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 403 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. 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, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Daihatsu Naked | 1999 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
Model | Naked | Golf |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1213 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |