1978 Austin Marina vs. 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Austin Marina weights approximately 32 kg more than 1967 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, both vehicles can yield 102 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1978 Austin Marina | 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
Model | Marina | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 69 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |