1959 Riley 4 vs. 1975 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1975 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Riley 4 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Riley 4 | 1975 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1166 cc |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2340 mm |