1963 Riley 4 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 14 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (124 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley 4 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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, 1977 Toyota Carina (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Riley 4 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 124 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
