2004 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 5,736 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (605 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 562 more horse power than 1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 540 kg more than 1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (591 Nm) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (87 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | 1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carrera GT | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 605 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 591 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 40 L |
