1963 Riley 4 vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (71 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley 4 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Riley 4 | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Riley | Vauxhall |
Model | 4 | Firenza |
Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 71 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2470 mm |