2007 Toyota Tundra vs. 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1959 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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 2007 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has manual transmission. 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Tundra | 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tundra | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 424 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2430 mm |
