2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 35 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2002 Smart ForTwo (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForTwo | 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Smart | Volkswagen |
| Model | ForTwo | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2430 mm |
