1951 Buick 40 vs. 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick 40 (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (102 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | 40 | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2430 mm |
