1997 Volkswagen Fusca vs. 2012 SSC Tuatara
To start off, 2012 SSC Tuatara is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen Fusca would be higher. At 6,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SSC Tuatara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1298 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SSC Tuatara should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SSC Tuatara weights approximately 427 kg more than 1997 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, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,042 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 937 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 SSC Tuatara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Volkswagen Fusca | 2012 SSC Tuatara | |
| Make | Volkswagen | SSC |
| Model | Fusca | Tuatara |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 6932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 1350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 1042 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1092 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2667 mm |
