2007 BMW 120 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Fusca would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 528 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. 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, 2007 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2000 Volkswagen Fusca has manual transmission. 2000 Volkswagen Fusca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2000 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 120 | Fusca |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
