1960 Riley 4 vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Toyota Celica is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (159 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 273 kg more than 1960 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica, 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, 1989 Toyota Celica (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Riley 4 | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2380 mm |
