1967 Riley 4 vs. 1976 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1976 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Triumph Dolomite (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Triumph Dolomite should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley 4 weights approximately 213 kg more than 1976 Triumph Dolomite.
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, 1967 Riley 4 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Riley 4 | 1976 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Riley | Triumph |
Model | 4 | Dolomite |
Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |