1981 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1981 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. Both 1981 Fiat Campagnola and 1980 Volkswagen Passat are equipped with a 1,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 535 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 1981 Fiat Campagnola 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, 1981 Fiat Campagnola 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 (167 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Campagnola. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat Campagnola | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Campagnola | Passat |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2560 mm |