1964 Riley 4 vs. 1986 Volvo 245
To start off, 1986 Volvo 245 is newer by 22 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Volvo 245 (96 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1964 Riley 4. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley 4.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Volvo 245 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Riley 4 | 1986 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Riley | Volvo |
Model | 4 | 245 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |