1964 Maserati 5000 GT vs. 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, both 1964 Maserati 5000 GT and 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Maserati 5000 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati 5000 GT (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati 5000 GT should accelerate faster than 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati 5000 GT weights approximately 680 kg more than 1964 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Maserati 5000 GT | 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Maserati | Volkswagen |
| Model | 5000 GT | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
