1999 Suzuki Samurai vs. 1999 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1999 Suzuki Samurai and 1999 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Passat (100 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Samurai. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 345 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Samurai 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 Passat (141 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Suzuki Samurai | 1999 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Suzuki | Volkswagen |
Model | Samurai | Passat |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2710 mm |