2006 BMW M3 vs. 1960 Ginetta G4
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ginetta G4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ginetta G4 would be higher. At 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1960 Ginetta G4. (39 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ginetta G4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1960 Ginetta G4. 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, 2006 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ginetta G4. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ginetta G4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1960 Ginetta G4 | |
| Make | BMW | Ginetta |
| Model | M3 | G4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 23 L |
