1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet 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 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 54 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Violet weights approximately 4 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ginetta G21 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Ginetta | Nissan |
| Model | G21 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |
