2004 Jaguar Concept Eight vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. (73 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight | 1998 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
| Model | Concept Eight | Golf |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2520 mm |
