1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 590 kg more than 1963 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has manual transmission. 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Karmann-Ghia | Crown |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1192 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |
