1963 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 3,689 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 485 kg more than 1964 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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1963 Plymouth Valiant | 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
Model | Valiant | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3689 cc | 1190 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |