1999 BMW 750 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 1999 BMW 750 and 1999 Volkswagen Beetle were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,370 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 750 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 750 weights approximately 853 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 BMW 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 BMW 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 BMW 750 (490 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. (150 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 750 | 1999 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 750 | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5370 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2520 mm |
