2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 30 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. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1974 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, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
