1971 Steyr Haflinger vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 270 kg more than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Steyr Haflinger 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, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Steyr Haflinger.

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