1967 Riley 4 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 10 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, 1977 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley 4 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Toyota Celica (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Riley 4 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Celica |
Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |