2000 Honda NSX vs. 2000 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 2000 Honda NSX and 2000 Volkswagen Beetle were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. (221 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 145 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX.
Because 2000 Volkswagen Beetle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle 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 Volkswagen Beetle (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda NSX | 2000 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | NSX | Beetle |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3177 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |