1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1970 Ginetta G21
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 9 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1970 Ginetta G21. (128 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1970 Ginetta G21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 947 kg more than 1970 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 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ginetta G21. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ginetta G21.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1970 Ginetta G21 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ginetta |
Model | V8 Volante | G21 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 871 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 45 L |