1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1971 Ginetta G21
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 19 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 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ginetta G21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Ginetta G21. (85 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ginetta G21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 323 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ginetta G21. (123 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ginetta G21.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1971 Ginetta G21 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ginetta |
Model | 75 | G21 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1566 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |