1999 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Barchetta and 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Barchetta. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Barchetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan weights approximately 294 kg more than 1999 Fiat Barchetta. 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 Eurovan (279 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm). This means 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Barchetta. 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan has automatic transmission and 1999 Fiat Barchetta has manual transmission. 1999 Fiat Barchetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Barchetta | 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Barchetta | Eurovan |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2930 mm |
