2007 BMW 130 vs. 1996 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volkswagen Fusca would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 1996 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 130 | Fusca |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
