1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1991 Ginetta G
To start off, 1991 Ginetta G is newer by 23 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ginetta G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ginetta G (197 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ginetta G should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ginetta G weights approximately 365 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, 1991 Ginetta G (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Ginetta G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1991 Ginetta G | |
| Make | Fiat | Ginetta |
| Model | 500 | G |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 197 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 45 L |
