1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 125 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1970 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.
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1967 Fiat 125 | 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 125 | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |