1960 Riley 4 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 51 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 409 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 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Riley 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Riley 4 | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Riley | Chevrolet |
| Model | 4 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
