1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1974 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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1998 BMW Pickster | 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | Pickster | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |