1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 51 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 590 more horse power than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (30 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 575 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 622 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (77 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
Model | Karmann-Ghia | 911 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1192 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 620 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4468 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2350 mm |