1995 Volkswagen Fusca vs. 1965 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 680 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.
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, 1965 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Volkswagen Fusca | 1965 BMW 3200 CS | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Fusca | 3200 CS |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2840 mm |
