1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,869 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1967 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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1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Bel Air | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 40 L |