Volkswagen Passat 1983 vs Volkswagen Passat 1985
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat 1983 and Volkswagen Passat 1985 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat 1985 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat 1983 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 1985, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat 1983 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Passat 1985 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat 1985) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat 1983) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat 1983 is larger. Volkswagen Passat 1983 is 42 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat 1985, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat 1983 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat 1983 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat 1985. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1400 | |
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