1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 38 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 505 more horse power than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1252 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 656 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1954 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | V8 Vantage | Beetle |
Year Released | 1992 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 89 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |