1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1986 Lada Riva
To start off, 1986 Lada Riva is newer by 16 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 12 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada Riva weights approximately 323 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ginetta G21 | 1986 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Ginetta | Lada |
| Model | G21 | Riva |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2420 mm |
