1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia vs. 1984 Volvo 240
To start off, 1984 Volvo 240 is newer by 25 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (30 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 240 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1959 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, 1984 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (78 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | 1984 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
Model | Karmann-Ghia | 240 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1192 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 78 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |