1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1979 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1979 Reliant SE6 is newer by 9 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. Both 1970 Ginetta G21 and 1979 Reliant SE6 are equipped with a 2,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Ginetta G21. (128 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ginetta G21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 379 kg more than 1970 Ginetta G21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ginetta G21 | 1979 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Ginetta | Reliant |
| Model | G21 | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2650 mm |
