2003 Honda Inspire vs. 2000 Volkswagen Hac
To start off, 2003 Honda Inspire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Hac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Hac would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Inspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Inspire (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Inspire weights approximately 209 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. 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, 2000 Volkswagen Hac (310 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Inspire. (288 Nm). This means 2000 Volkswagen Hac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Inspire.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Inspire | 2000 Volkswagen Hac | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Inspire | Hac |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1896 cc |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 310 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1331 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2520 mm |