1990 Ginetta G33 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Ginetta G33 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 130 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ginetta G33 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 11 kg more than 1990 Ginetta G33.
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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ginetta G33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1990 Ginetta G33 has manual transmission. 1990 Ginetta G33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ginetta G33 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ginetta | Toyota |
| Model | G33 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 874 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |
