1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 705 kg more than 1967 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 847 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (102 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corvette | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
