2001 Toyota Condor vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 303 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2001 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 2008 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Toyota Condor | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Condor | Passat |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 192 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1374 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |