1964 Buick Electra vs. 1980 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Buick Electra weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen 181.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 1964 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1980 Volkswagen 181 has manual transmission. 1980 Volkswagen 181 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Buick Electra | 1980 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Electra | 181 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6965 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2410 mm |