1984 Chrysler Laser vs. 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, both 1984 Chrysler Laser and 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Chrysler Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chrysler Laser (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit. (64 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chrysler Laser should accelerate faster than 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chrysler Laser weights approximately 295 kg more than 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit. 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, 1984 Chrysler Laser (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Chrysler Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chrysler Laser | 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laser | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
