2006 Porsche 911 vs. 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (39 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1956 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (88 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche 911 | 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | 911 | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3818 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 42 L |
