1996 Volkswagen Fusca vs. 1978 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Fusca (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Fusca should accelerate faster than 1978 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Fusca weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen 1302. 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 Volkswagen Fusca (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Volkswagen Fusca | 1978 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fusca | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
