1942 Aston Martin 15 vs. 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Aston Martin 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Aston Martin 15 would be higher. At 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 1942 Aston Martin 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Aston Martin 15 weights approximately 302 kg more than 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
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.
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1942 Aston Martin 15 | 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | 15 | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1942 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1950 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 820 kg |