1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (80 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 411 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen 411 (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Karmann-Ghia | 411 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |
