1970 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 6 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 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has manual transmission. 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
| Model | Toronado | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6967 cc | 1283 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 43 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |
