1970 Fiat Dino vs. 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1970 Fiat Dino is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 2,416 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat Dino weights approximately 580 kg more than 1966 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, 1970 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (89 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat Dino | 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Dino | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2416 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 69 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |