1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1970 Ginetta G21 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley 4 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 65 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley 4 weights approximately 269 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1970 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ginetta G21 | 1961 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ginetta | Riley |
Model | G21 | 4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.3:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |