1969 Buick GS vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 780 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Buick GS (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | GS | Passat |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
