1965 Riley 4 vs. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 70 kg more than 1965 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, 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Riley 4 | 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Riley | Volvo |
| Model | 4 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1620 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
