2001 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2001 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2001 Mercedes-Benz A and 2001 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2001 Mercedes-Benz A and 2001 Volkswagen Bora are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Bora (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz A. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 125 kg more than 2001 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Bora (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz A. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercedes-Benz A | 2001 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
Model | A | Bora |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |