2001 Honda City vs. 1981 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2001 Honda City is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Volkswagen Golf. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1981 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 245 kg more than 2001 Honda City.
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, 1981 Volkswagen Golf (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1981 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda City | 1981 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | City | Golf |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
