1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1980 Volkswagen Iltis

To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Iltis is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Centurion (226 HP) has 152 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Iltis. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Iltis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 768 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Iltis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 Volkswagen Iltis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Buick Centurion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Iltis will offer significantly more control. 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, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Iltis. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Iltis. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1980 Volkswagen Iltis has manual transmission. 1980 Volkswagen Iltis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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