1995 Pontiac Trans Sport vs. 1995 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, both 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport and 1995 Volkswagen Fusca were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 875 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Volkswagen Fusca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Pontiac Trans Sport | 1995 Volkswagen Fusca | |
Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
Model | Trans Sport | Fusca |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |