2001 Honda HR-V vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2001 Honda HR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Honda HR-V.
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, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (133 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda HR-V | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | HR-V | Bora |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 55 L |
