1951 Singer SM 1500 vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1967 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Singer SM 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Singer SM 1500 (47 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen 1302. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Singer SM 1500 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Singer SM 1500 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen 1302. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1951 Singer SM 1500 (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen 1302. (87 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Singer SM 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Singer SM 1500 | 1967 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Singer | Volkswagen |
| Model | SM 1500 | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |
