1956 Porsche 356 vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1970 Riley 4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Porsche 356 (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 398 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Porsche 356 | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Riley |
| Model | 356 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
