1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 830 kg more than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. 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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1954 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Camaro | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
