2005 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Tracker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Tracker (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1963 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Tracker (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Tracker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Tracker | 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tracker | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2430 mm |
