1959 Riley 4 vs. 2010 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2010 Toyota iQ is newer by 51 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, 2010 Toyota iQ (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2010 Toyota iQ.
Because 1959 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 1959 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota iQ, 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 iQ (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota iQ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Riley 4 | 2010 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | iQ |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 32 L |
