2003 Chrysler Airflite vs. 2003 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, both 2003 Chrysler Airflite and 2003 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chrysler Airflite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chrysler Airflite (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. (238 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chrysler Airflite should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chrysler Airflite weights approximately 52 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2003 Chrysler Airflite (341 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. (320 Nm). This means 2003 Chrysler Airflite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Golf.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Chrysler Airflite 2003 Volkswagen Golf
Make Chrysler Volkswagen
Model Airflite Golf
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3518 cc 3196 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 253 HP 238 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 341 Nm 320 Nm
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 96 mm
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1600 kg 1548 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4180 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 62 L