1971 Ginetta G21 vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1971 Ginetta G21 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ginetta G21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ginetta G21 (85 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley 4 weights approximately 411 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Ginetta G21 (123 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ginetta G21 | 1965 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ginetta | Riley |
| Model | G21 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1620 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
