2001 Toyota Condor vs. 2001 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, both 2001 Toyota Condor 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 2,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (86 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 572 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. (125 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Golf.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Toyota Condor 2001 Volkswagen Golf
Make Toyota Volkswagen
Model Condor Golf
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2992 cc 1389 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 86 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 192 Nm 125 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 76.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 75.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 22.2:1 10.5:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1677 kg 1105 kg
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 55 L


 

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