1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia vs. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 4,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (30 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 80 kg more than 1960 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, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (77 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | 2010 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Maserati |
| Model | Karmann-Ghia | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1192 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2299 mm |
