1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1966 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, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (89 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac DeVille | 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | DeVille | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 40 L |
