1981 Opel Monza vs. 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1981 Opel Monza is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Monza weights approximately 460 kg more than 1964 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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1981 Opel Monza | 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Monza | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2783 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 52 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |