1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia vs. 1964 Wartburg 311
To start off, both 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia and 1964 Wartburg 311 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (52 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | 1964 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Wartburg |
| Model | Karmann-Ghia | 311 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 49 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
