2008 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2008 Tata Nano
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Golf and 2008 Tata Nano were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 684 kg more than 2008 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Tata Nano is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Tata Nano. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Golf | 2008 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Tata |
| Model | Golf | Nano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 37 L |
