1979 Buick Century vs. 1997 Volkswagen Caddy

To start off, 1997 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Caddy. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 395 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Caddy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Buick Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Caddy. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Caddy.

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