1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 29 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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1955 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | 90 | Beetle |
Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 89 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 64 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 740 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |