2000 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1976 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volkswagen SP2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volkswagen SP2 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volkswagen SP2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volkswagen SP2 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (73 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volkswagen SP2 should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 270 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen SP2.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Volkswagen Golf | 1976 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf | SP2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
