1961 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1998 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. Both 1961 Fiat Cabriolet and 1998 Volkswagen Fusca are equipped with a 1,585 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Cabriolet (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 146 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. 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, 1961 Fiat Cabriolet (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (106 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Cabriolet | 1998 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cabriolet | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
