1963 Riley Elf vs. 1995 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 Toyota Corolla is newer by 32 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1963 Riley Elf. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley Elf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 442 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley Elf. (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley Elf. 1995 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1963 Riley Elf has manual transmission. 1963 Riley Elf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Riley Elf | 1995 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | Elf | Corolla |
Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2470 mm |