2012 Volkswagen Polo vs. 1988 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Vauxhall Belmont would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (69 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 107 kg more than 1988 Vauxhall Belmont.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Polo (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Vauxhall Belmont. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Vauxhall Belmont. 1988 Vauxhall Belmont has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Vauxhall Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Polo | 1988 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Vauxhall |
| Model | Polo | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1682 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |
