1959 Riley 4 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 46 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 700 kg more than 1959 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Riley 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (383 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Riley 4 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |
