1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, both 1966 BMW 1600 and 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1600 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 1600 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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, 1966 BMW 1600 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (89 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1600 | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
