2005 Vauxhall Agila vs. 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Agila is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit would be higher. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit (64 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Agila weights approximately 175 kg more than 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit.
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 (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Vauxhall Agila | 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Volkswagen |
| Model | Agila | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 973 cc | 1715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
