1955 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1974 kg more than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Beetle | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1192 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3100 mm |
