2005 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Ginetta G21
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 35 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ginetta G21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ginetta G21 (128 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 599 kg more than 1970 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, 2005 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ginetta G21. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ginetta G21.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1970 Ginetta G21 | |
Make | BMW | Ginetta |
Model | 318 | G21 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.4 mm |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 871 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |