1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 35 kg more than 1974 Alpine A 310.
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.
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1974 Alpine A 310 | 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Alpine | Volkswagen |
Model | A 310 | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |