1984 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 460 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 1984 Buick Electra 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 1984 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Passat, 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, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Electra | Passat |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |