2000 Toyota Celica vs. 1997 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2000 Toyota Celica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,324 cc (5 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Celica (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 196 kg more than 2000 Toyota Celica.
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, 1997 Volkswagen Golf (205 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Celica. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Celica | 1997 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Celica | Golf |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
