1961 Riley 4 vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 1969 Riley 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Riley 4 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1961 Riley 4. 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, 1969 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1969 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Riley 4 | 1969 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Riley | Riley |
| Model | 4 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 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 | 1140 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
