1963 Triumph Spitfire 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 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 115 kg more than 1963 Triumph Spitfire.
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 Triumph Spitfire (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Triumph Spitfire | 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Triumph | Volkswagen |
| Model | Spitfire | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1147 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.3 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
