2004 Dodge Intrepid vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Intrepid and 2004 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Intrepid (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 256 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. 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, 2004 Dodge Intrepid (258 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. 2004 Dodge Intrepid has automatic transmission and 2004 Volkswagen Bora has manual transmission. 2004 Volkswagen Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Dodge Intrepid will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Intrepid | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Intrepid | Bora |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2520 mm |
