1953 Plymouth Cambridge vs. 2002 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Microbus is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Plymouth Cambridge would be higher. At 3,569 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Plymouth Cambridge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Microbus (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Microbus should accelerate faster than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Microbus weights approximately 265 kg more than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. 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, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge (237 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Microbus. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Plymouth Cambridge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Microbus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | 2002 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cambridge | Microbus |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3569 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |
