1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 75 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Concerto | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2860 mm |
