1975 Volkswagen Rabbit vs. 1989 Buick Century

To start off, 1989 Buick Century is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit would be higher. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Century (161 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Buick Century (251 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit. (110 Nm). This means 1989 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit. 1989 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit has manual transmission. 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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