1970 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Consorte 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 Daihatsu Consorte (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1966 Volkswagen Beetle. (24 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1966 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 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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1970 Daihatsu Consorte | 1966 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
Model | Consorte | Beetle |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 40 L |