2006 Honda CR-V vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 2,324 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 222 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Bora.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. (205 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda CR-V | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | CR-V | Bora |
Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |