2001 Daewoo Tacuma vs. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daewoo Tacuma would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Daewoo Tacuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma (119 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 294 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma.
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, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Daewoo Tacuma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daewoo Tacuma | 2006 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Daewoo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tacuma | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
