1982 Ford Laser vs. 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, both 1982 Ford Laser and 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Ford Laser. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit weights approximately 110 kg more than 1982 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Laser. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Laser | 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Laser | Rabbit |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |