1966 Toyota Corolla vs. 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, both 1966 Toyota Corolla 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (52 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 150 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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.
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1966 Toyota Corolla | 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Corolla | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1068 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |