1970 Nissan Gloria vs. 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, both 1970 Nissan Gloria and 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc, 1970 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Gloria (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 445 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (102 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Gloria | 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Gloria | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1492 cc |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |
