1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 210 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Giulia | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 69 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |