1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 640 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen Beetle (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Beetle |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4278 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2537 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |