1956 Toyota Crown vs. 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Toyota Crown (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 400 kg more than 1968 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, 1956 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (103 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Toyota Crown | 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Crown | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2430 mm |