1978 Toyota Century vs. 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1978 Toyota Century 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 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 945 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. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has manual transmission. 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Century | 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Century | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3376 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2430 mm |