1965 Autobianchi Stellina vs. 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, both 1965 Autobianchi Stellina and 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (39 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia should accelerate faster than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 170 kg more than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. 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, 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (92 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Autobianchi Stellina | 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Autobianchi | Volkswagen |
Model | Stellina | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |