1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 660 kg more than 1955 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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1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Corvette | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 52 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |