1964 Riley 4 vs. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino is newer by 25 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 5 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Riley 4 weights approximately 473 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Riley 4 | 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino | |
| Make | Riley | Suzuki |
| Model | 4 | Cappuccino |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 679 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |
