1971 Ginetta G21 vs. 1970 Honda S800
To start off, 1971 Ginetta G21 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S800 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ginetta G21 weights approximately 27 kg more than 1970 Honda S800. 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, 1971 Ginetta G21 (123 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ginetta G21 | 1970 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Ginetta | Honda |
| Model | G21 | S800 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |
