1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 3 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (52 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 134 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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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1968 Fiat 850 | 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 850 | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 841 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 40 L |