1975 Opel Rekord vs. 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1975 Opel Rekord is newer by 11 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Rekord 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.
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1975 Opel Rekord | 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Rekord | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2430 mm |