2000 Pininfarina Rossa vs. 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Pininfarina Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa (485 HP) has 447 more horse power than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa should accelerate faster than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle.
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 Pininfarina Rossa (570 Nm) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. (88 Nm). This means 2000 Pininfarina Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pininfarina Rossa | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Pininfarina | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rossa | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5472 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
