1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 10 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 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ginetta G21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ginetta G21 (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 218 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ginetta G21 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ginetta | Toyota |
Model | G21 | Carina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |