1964 Riley 4 vs. 1964 Triumph 2000
To start off, both 1964 Riley 4 and 1964 Triumph 2000 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Triumph 2000 (89 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1964 Riley 4. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Triumph 2000 should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1964 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Triumph 2000 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Triumph 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Riley 4 | 1964 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Riley | Triumph |
| Model | 4 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
