2000 Oldsmobile Achieva vs. 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2000 Oldsmobile Achieva 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Oldsmobile Achieva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Oldsmobile Achieva weights approximately 105 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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.
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2000 Oldsmobile Achieva | 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
Model | Achieva | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |