2000 Nissan Pickup vs. 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2000 Nissan Pickup and 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 240 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Because 2000 Nissan Pickup 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 2000 Nissan Pickup. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen New 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, 2000 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle. (152 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle. 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Pickup | 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pickup | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2520 mm |
