2002 Honda Accord vs. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 690 kg more than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Volkswagen Beetle 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 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord, 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, 2002 Honda Accord (289 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1954 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
