2000 Lada Tarzan vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, both 2000 Lada Tarzan and 2000 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2000 Lada Tarzan. (77 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Tarzan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 Lada Tarzan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Lada Tarzan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lada Tarzan 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 Golf (170 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Tarzan. (117 Nm). This means 2000 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Tarzan.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Lada Tarzan 2000 Volkswagen Golf
Make Lada Volkswagen
Model Tarzan Golf
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1499 cc 1984 cc
Horse Power 77 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 117 Nm 170 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1045 kg 1105 kg
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2512 mm


 

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