2007 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1999 Honda Capa
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Capa would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1999 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 580 kg more than 1999 Honda Capa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Capa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Passat | 1999 Honda Capa | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Passat | Capa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2370 mm |
