1994 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 39 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 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 830 kg more than 1955 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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | 1955 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 512 TR | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1192 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
