1960 Riley 4 vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2001 TVR Tuscan is newer by 41 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Riley 4 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2001 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Riley 4 | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Riley | TVR |
Model | 4 | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 56 L |