1987 Nissan Silvia vs. 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1987 Nissan Silvia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 340 kg more than 1965 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.
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1987 Nissan Silvia | 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Silvia | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |