2006 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1975 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volkswagen SP2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volkswagen SP2 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 390 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf | 1975 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf | SP2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
