1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1970 Ginetta G21 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ginetta G21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ginetta G21 (128 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Corona weights approximately 89 kg more than 1970 Ginetta G21.
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, 1970 Ginetta G21 (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ginetta G21 | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ginetta | Toyota |
Model | G21 | Corona |
Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 90 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |