1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1968 Opel Olympia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,190 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 40 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia.
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, 1968 Opel Olympia (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Olympia | 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Olympia | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1190 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |