1960 Ginetta G4 vs. 1959 Steyr 500
To start off, 1960 Ginetta G4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Steyr 500 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 23 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ginetta G4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Ginetta G4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ginetta G4 | 1959 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Ginetta | Steyr |
Model | G4 | 500 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 1850 mm |