1960 Peugeot 404 vs. 1967 Riley 4
To start off, 1967 Riley 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley 4 weights approximately 83 kg more than 1960 Peugeot 404. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1960 Peugeot 404 (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Peugeot 404 | 1967 Riley 4 | |
Make | Peugeot | Riley |
Model | 404 | 4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1618 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |