1988 BMW 520 vs. 1966 Ginetta G12
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 22 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ginetta G12 (158 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ginetta G12 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 783 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, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ginetta G12. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ginetta G12. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ginetta G12 has manual transmission. 1966 Ginetta G12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 1966 Ginetta G12 | |
| Make | BMW | Ginetta |
| Model | 520 | G12 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
