2007 BMW 320 vs. 1990 Ginetta G33
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ginetta G33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ginetta G33 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 44 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ginetta G33 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 556 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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ginetta G33. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ginetta G33.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1990 Ginetta G33 | |
Make | BMW | Ginetta |
Model | 320 | G33 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 874 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 41 L |