1960 Ginetta G4 vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1960 Ginetta G4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ginetta G4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ginetta G4 (39 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ginetta G4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Corona weights approximately 515 kg more than 1960 Ginetta G4.
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, 1960 Ginetta G4 (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Ginetta G4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ginetta G4 | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ginetta | Toyota |
Model | G4 | Corona |
Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 90 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 23 L | 75 L |