1963 Riley 4 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 49 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP) has 443 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1524 kg more than 1963 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Riley 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Riley 4 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Riley | Land Rover |
| Model | 4 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 510 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 104 L |
