1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1965 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, 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 850 | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2430 mm |
