2013 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Camaro and 2013 Volkswagen Beetle were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (572 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 434 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (754 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle.
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2013 Chevrolet Camaro | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Camaro | Beetle |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 572 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 754 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4836 mm | 4278 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1377 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2537 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |