1977 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Monza is newer by 17 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 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Monza weights approximately 440 kg more than 1960 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.
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1977 Chevrolet Monza | 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Monza | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 30 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |