1999 Honda City vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1999 Honda City is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volkswagen Golf (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 290 kg more than 1999 Honda City. 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, 1998 Volkswagen Golf (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 1998 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | City | Golf |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
