1965 Simca 1000 vs. 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1965 Simca 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,190 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 90 kg more than 1965 Simca 1000.
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 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Simca 1000 | 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Simca | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1000 | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 1190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 40 L |
