1959 BMW 700 vs. 1990 Ginetta G33
To start off, 1990 Ginetta G33 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 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 159 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ginetta G33 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ginetta G33 weights approximately 244 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1990 Ginetta G33 (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ginetta G33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1990 Ginetta G33 | |
| Make | BMW | Ginetta |
| Model | 700 | G33 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 126 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 41 L |
