1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 2005 Ginetta G34
To start off, 2005 Ginetta G34 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ginetta G34 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ginetta G34 (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ginetta G34 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ginetta G34 weights approximately 227 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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, 2005 Ginetta G34 (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Ginetta G34 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 2005 Ginetta G34 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ginetta |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | G34 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1050 mm |
