2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1303
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volkswagen 1303. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volkswagen 1303 would be higher. At 1,191 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volkswagen 1303 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volkswagen 1303 (34 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volkswagen 1303 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre.
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. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre has automatic transmission and 1968 Volkswagen 1303 has manual transmission. 1968 Volkswagen 1303 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre | 1968 Volkswagen 1303 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | 1 Litre | 1303 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 297 cc | 1191 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 8 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |