1966 Riley 4 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 12 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (86 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Riley 4. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Riley 4 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
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 Riley 4 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Riley 4 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Celica |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |