1965 Riley 4 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 16 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 1,620 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corona (68 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley 4 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corona.
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, 1965 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Riley 4 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Corona |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1620 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |