1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 1,131 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1966 Volkswagen Beetle. (24 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1966 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 177 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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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1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1966 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Abarth | Volkswagen |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Beetle |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |