1996 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1996 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, both 1996 De Tomaso Bigua and 1996 Volkswagen Fusca were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Bigua weights approximately 580 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
1996 De Tomaso Bigua | 1996 Volkswagen Fusca | |
Make | De Tomaso | Volkswagen |
Model | Bigua | Fusca |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |