2000 Dodge Maxx Cab vs. 2000 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, both 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab and 2000 Volkswagen Fusca were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab weights approximately 1583 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab will offer significantly more control. 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 Dodge Maxx Cab (408 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab has automatic transmission and 2000 Volkswagen Fusca has manual transmission. 2000 Volkswagen Fusca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab | 2000 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Maxx Cab | Fusca |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2410 mm |
