1964 Riley 4 vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 36 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, 2000 Smart Roadster (81 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1964 Riley 4. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Riley 4 weights approximately 267 kg more than 2000 Smart Roadster.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1964 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Riley 4 | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Riley | Smart |
Model | 4 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |