1977 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette 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 2 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
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 Vauxhall Chevette | 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Vauxhall | Volkswagen |
Model | Chevette | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 858 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |