1964 Riley 4 vs. 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1965 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen Beetle. (24 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Riley 4 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1965 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Riley 4 | 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Riley | Volkswagen |
| Model | 4 | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1131 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 24 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
