1958 Riley 4 vs. 2006 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Toyota Celica is newer by 48 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Celica (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Celica weights approximately 35 kg more than 1958 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Celica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Riley 4 | 2006 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
