2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1977 kg more than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (641 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 1955 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Range Rover | Beetle |
Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 641 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2717 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |