1958 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 1025 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, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Jaguar MK VIII | 1955 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
Model | MK VIII | Beetle |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2410 mm |