1960 Ginetta G4 vs. 1969 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1969 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 9 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, 1969 Toyota Sport 800 (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Ginetta G4. (39 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Sport 800 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ginetta G4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Sport 800 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1960 Ginetta G4. 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, 1960 Ginetta G4 (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1960 Ginetta G4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ginetta G4 | 1969 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Ginetta | Toyota |
Model | G4 | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 23 L | 75 L |