2001 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2001 Honda Accord and 2001 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2001 Honda Accord. (65 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Accord weights approximately 205 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Honda Accord (264 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm). This means 2001 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Accord | 2001 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Golf |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4148 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1735 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2512 mm |