1985 Buick Century vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP) has 195 more horse power than 1985 Buick Century. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Century.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Century. (224 Nm). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Century | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Century | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1364 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2662 mm | 2893 mm |
