2000 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 40 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 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (549 HP) has 506 more horse power than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 410 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, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (600 Nm) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (86 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Porsche Carrera GT | 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carrera GT | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 1283 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |
