1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Ginetta G12
To start off, 1966 Ginetta G12 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1966 Ginetta G12. (158 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Ginetta G12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 613 kg more than 1966 Ginetta G12. 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ginetta G12. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ginetta G12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Ginetta G12 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ginetta |
| Model | Corvette | G12 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 54 L |
