2005 Chevrolet Vivant vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Vivant and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Vivant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Vivant (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Vivant should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Vivant weights approximately 51 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Vivant (176 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Vivant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Vivant | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vivant | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1257 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
