1970 Ginetta G15 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, both 1970 Ginetta G15 and 1970 Volkswagen 1600 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 (52 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Ginetta G15. (51 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ginetta G15.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ginetta G15. (71 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ginetta G15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ginetta G15 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Ginetta | Volkswagen |
| Model | G15 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 875 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
