1958 Riley 4 vs. 2010 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Toyota Corolla is newer by 52 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Corolla (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 165 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, 2010 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2010 Toyota Corolla (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Riley 4 | 2010 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4539 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2601 mm |