1989 Alpine V6 vs. 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1989 Alpine V6 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alpine V6 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1960 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, 1989 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpine V6 | 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Alpine | Volkswagen |
| Model | V6 | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1283 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 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 | 1180 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |
