1996 Honda Accord vs. 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 490 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (102 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
