1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alpine A 110 (95 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 295 kg more than 1966 Alpine A 110.
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.
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1966 Alpine A 110 | 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Alpine | Volkswagen |
Model | A 110 | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 43 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2430 mm |