1954 Buick 40 vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1965 Riley 4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (148 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 527 kg more than 1965 Riley 4. 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, 1954 Buick 40 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1965 Riley 4 | |
Make | Buick | Riley |
Model | 40 | 4 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4328 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1148 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2530 mm |