1964 Lamborghini 350 GT vs. 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 3,464 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT (280 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT should accelerate faster than 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT weights approximately 457 kg more than 1962 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, 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT (327 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
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1964 Lamborghini 350 GT | 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Lamborghini | Volkswagen |
Model | 350 GT | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3464 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |