1998 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 1998 Acura EL
To start off, both 1998 Volkswagen Beetle and 1998 Acura EL were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,899 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura EL (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Beetle. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura EL should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 151 kg more than 1998 Acura EL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Volkswagen Beetle (165 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Volkswagen Beetle | 1998 Acura EL | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Acura |
| Model | Beetle | EL |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1899 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1079 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1704 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2619 mm |
