1978 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1104 kg more than 1971 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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1978 Cadillac Brougham | 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | Brougham | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 43 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2430 mm |