1980 Buick Century vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Century weights approximately 325 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 1980 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 1980 Buick Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Golf, 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, 1980 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Century | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Century | Golf |
Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3213 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4148 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1735 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2512 mm |