1998 Volkswagen Microbus vs. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volkswagen Microbus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volkswagen Microbus would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 793 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Microbus. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Microbus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Microbus weights approximately 370 kg more than 2012 Koenigsegg Agera.
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 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 900 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Microbus. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Microbus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Volkswagen Microbus | 2012 Koenigsegg Agera | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Microbus | Agera |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 927 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 1100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
