1958 Riley 4 vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corsa is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley 4 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 115 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Riley 4 | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
