1963 Riley 4 vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tazz is newer by 45 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley 4 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
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, 2008 Toyota Tazz, 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, 1963 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (104 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Riley 4 | 2008 Toyota Tazz | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Tazz |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |