2002 Honda Acty vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Acty (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 265 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty.
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, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 2000 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Acty | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Acty | Golf |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 660 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1105 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2512 mm |
