2001 Toyota Condor vs. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 147 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Because 2001 Toyota Condor 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 2001 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Condor | 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Condor | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1426 kg | 1279 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
