1960 Ginetta G4 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 17 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1960 Ginetta G4. (39 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1960 Ginetta G4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Violet weights approximately 430 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, 1977 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ginetta G4. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ginetta G4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ginetta G4 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Ginetta | Nissan |
| Model | G4 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2410 mm |
