2000 Peugeot 607 vs. 1990 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2000 Peugeot 607 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volkswagen Golf (161 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 607. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 458 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 2000 Peugeot 607 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Peugeot 607 | 1990 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 607 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2480 mm |
