2001 Vauxhall Agila vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Agila is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Agila (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Agila should accelerate faster than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Agila weights approximately 160 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Agila, 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, 1980 Vauxhall Chevette (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Agila. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Vauxhall Agila | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Vauxhall |
| Model | Agila | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 971 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2400 mm |
