1966 Riley 4 vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1973 Toyota Publica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Riley 4 weights approximately 468 kg more than 1973 Toyota Publica. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Riley 4 | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Publica |
Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 47 HP |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2170 mm |