1963 Riley 4 vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 39 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (96 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley 4 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1963 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Riley 4 | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |