1966 Ginetta G12 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ginetta G12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ginetta G12 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ginetta G12 (158 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ginetta G12 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 398 kg more than 1966 Ginetta G12.
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, 1966 Ginetta G12 (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Ginetta G12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ginetta G12 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ginetta | Nissan |
| Model | G12 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
