1960 Riley 4 vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 49 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Riley 4 weights approximately 66 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2009 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2009 Toyota Corolla (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Riley 4 | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
