1954 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2010 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Beetle | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1192 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
