1963 Riley Elf vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1965 Riley 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley Elf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley Elf would be higher. At 1,620 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1963 Riley Elf. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley Elf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley 4 weights approximately 498 kg more than 1963 Riley Elf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Riley Elf, 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, 1965 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley Elf. (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1965 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley Elf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Riley Elf | 1965 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Riley | Riley |
| Model | Elf | 4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1620 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 45 L |
