1971 Ginetta G21 vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1979 Porsche 930 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ginetta G21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ginetta G21 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1971 Ginetta G21. (85 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ginetta G21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 930 weights approximately 563 kg more than 1971 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ginetta G21. (123 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ginetta G21.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ginetta G21 | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ginetta | Porsche |
Model | G21 | 930 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2510 mm |