1959 Skoda 440 vs. 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Skoda 440 (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Skoda 440 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Skoda 440 weights approximately 110 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. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 84 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1959 Skoda 440 | 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
Model | 440 | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1174 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |