1999 Volkswagen Bora vs. 1996 Ford Aspire
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Aspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Aspire would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1996 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 540 kg more than 1996 Ford Aspire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Volkswagen Bora is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Aspire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora 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 Bora (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Volkswagen Bora | 1996 Ford Aspire | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Bora | Aspire |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
