1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1990 Ginetta G33
To start off, 1990 Ginetta G33 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ginetta G33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ginetta G33 (198 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ginetta G33 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ginetta G33 weights approximately 364 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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, 1990 Ginetta G33 (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Ginetta G33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1990 Ginetta G33 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ginetta |
| Model | 500 | G33 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 41 L |
