1960 Ginetta G4 vs. 1964 Honda S500
To start off, 1964 Honda S500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ginetta G4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ginetta G4 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 1 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ginetta G4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Honda S500 weights approximately 235 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1960 Ginetta G4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ginetta G4 | 1964 Honda S500 | |
Make | Ginetta | Honda |
Model | G4 | S500 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 23 L | 40 L |