1958 Abarth 600 vs. 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1958 Abarth 600 is newer by 3 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 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 155 kg more than 1958 Abarth 600.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 600 | 1955 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Abarth | Volkswagen |
Model | 600 | Beetle |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |