2002 Honda Vamos vs. 1999 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Fusca would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Fusca (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Fusca should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Vamos weights approximately 140 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca.
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, 2002 Honda Vamos (149 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 1999 Volkswagen Fusca has manual transmission. 1999 Volkswagen Fusca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 1999 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vamos | Fusca |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
