2000 Kia Pride Wagon vs. 2000 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2000 Kia Pride Wagon and 2000 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Passat (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 489 kg more than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2000 Volkswagen Passat (278 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. (135 Nm). This means 2000 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Pride Wagon | 2000 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pride Wagon | Passat |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1309 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
