2000 Audi R8 vs. 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2000 Audi R8 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 3,595 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi R8 (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 738 kg more than 2000 Audi R8.
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, 2000 Audi R8 (339 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm). This means 2000 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi R8 | 1955 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | R8 | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
