1969 Buick GS vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, both 1969 Buick GS and 1969 Volkswagen 1600 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen 1600.
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:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1969 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | GS | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2430 mm |
