1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1957 Fiat 1200 is newer by 2 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 1,219 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1200 (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 180 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, 1955 Volkswagen Beetle (89 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1200 | 1955 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 1200 | Beetle |
Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1219 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 64 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |