2005 Volkswagen Bora vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Volkswagen Bora 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 67 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (165 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.
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2005 Volkswagen Bora | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Bora | Golf |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1229 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |