1960 Ginetta G4 vs. 1960 Lotus Seven
To start off, both 1960 Ginetta G4 and 1960 Lotus Seven were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ginetta G4 (39 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ginetta G4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Seven.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ginetta G4 | 1960 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ginetta | Lotus |
Model | G4 | Seven |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 23 L | 29 L |