1964 Riley 4 vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1974 Simca 1301 is newer by 10 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 16 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Riley 4 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1974 Simca 1301. 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 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Riley 4 | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Riley | Simca |
| Model | 4 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
