1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1984 Volvo 360 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 360 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 360 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1955 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, 1984 Volvo 360 (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Karmann-Ghia | 360 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
