1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1967 Riley 4
To start off, 1970 Ginetta G21 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ginetta G21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ginetta G21 (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley 4 weights approximately 411 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 (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ginetta G21 | 1967 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ginetta | Riley |
Model | G21 | 4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |