1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1990 Ginetta G33
To start off, 1990 Ginetta G33 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ginetta G33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ginetta G33 (198 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ginetta G33 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 1006 kg more than 1990 Ginetta G33.
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, 1990 Ginetta G33 (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Ginetta G33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1990 Ginetta G33 | |
| Make | Daimler | Ginetta |
| Model | One-O-Four | G33 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3468 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2230 mm |
