1994 Toyota Lexcen vs. 1998 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Lexcen (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 540 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. 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 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (106 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Toyota Lexcen | 1998 Volkswagen Fusca | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Lexcen | Fusca |
Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |