1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown is newer by 13 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1970 Ginetta G21. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1970 Ginetta G21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 763 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, 1983 Toyota Crown (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ginetta G21. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ginetta G21. 1983 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1970 Ginetta G21 has manual transmission. 1970 Ginetta G21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ginetta G21 | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ginetta | Toyota |
Model | G21 | Crown |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1723 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 91 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |