2007 Nissan Navara vs. 1990 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. (161 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1047 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Navara | 1990 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Navara | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2124 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2480 mm |
