1961 Riley 4 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 20 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corona (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley 4 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corona.
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, 1981 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Riley 4 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Corona |
Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |