2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello vs. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello is newer by 51 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello (508 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello should accelerate faster than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello weights approximately 994 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.
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, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello (588 Nm) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello | 1954 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 575M Maranello | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 508 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
