1970 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (290 HP) has 241 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
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 Plymouth Barracuda (468 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (108 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda has automatic transmission and 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has manual transmission. 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Plymouth Barracuda | 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
Model | Barracuda | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5563 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 108 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 69 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |