2009 Toyota Hilux vs. 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia

To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 814 kg more than 1955 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, 2009 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Toyota Hilux 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
Make Toyota Volkswagen
Model Hilux Karmann-Ghia
Year Released 2009 1955
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1998 cc 1584 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 49 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 182 Nm 108 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 85.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 69 mm
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 1684 kg 870 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 3090 mm 2430 mm


 

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