2006 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2000 Acura EL
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura EL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura EL would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura EL (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura EL should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 241 kg more than 2000 Acura EL.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Passat | 2000 Acura EL | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Acura |
| Model | Passat | EL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1079 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1704 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2619 mm |
