1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ginetta G21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ginetta G21 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ginetta G21 (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 403 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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ginetta G21. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ginetta G21.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ginetta G21 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ginetta | Nissan |
Model | G21 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2680 mm |