1964 Vauxhall Cresta vs. 1969 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1969 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta weights approximately 307 kg more than 1969 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Vauxhall Cresta | 1969 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Vauxhall | Volkswagen |
Model | Cresta | 181 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3294 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |