1998 BMW 325 vs. 1998 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, both 1998 BMW 325 and 1998 Volkswagen Fusca were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 325 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (106 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 325 | 1998 Volkswagen Fusca | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 325 | Fusca |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |