1969 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 14 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, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 70 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte.
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.
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1969 Daihatsu Consorte | 1955 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
Model | Consorte | Beetle |
Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |