2001 Acura Integra vs. 1999 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2001 Acura Integra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura Integra (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Passat. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura Integra weights approximately 15 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Volkswagen Passat (316 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura Integra. (176 Nm). This means 1999 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura Integra | 1999 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
| Model | Integra | Passat |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
