1952 Renault Colorale vs. 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Renault Colorale would be higher. At 2,383 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Renault Colorale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Renault Colorale (45 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Renault Colorale should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Renault Colorale weights approximately 770 kg more than 1965 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.
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1952 Renault Colorale | 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Colorale | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2383 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 43 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |