1966 Opel Rekord vs. 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1966 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 270 kg more than 1965 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 Opel Rekord (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Opel Rekord | 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Rekord | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1696 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |