1960 Simca Vedette vs. 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Simca Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Simca Vedette would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Simca Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Simca Vedette weights approximately 270 kg more than 1965 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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1960 Simca Vedette | 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Simca | Volkswagen |
Model | Vedette | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 39 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 40 L |