1971 Ginetta G21 vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 23 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1971 Ginetta G21. (85 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster 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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ginetta G21. (123 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ginetta G21.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ginetta G21 | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ginetta | Lotus |
Model | G21 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 267 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 Length | 3980 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |