1967 Riley 4 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 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, 1967 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Riley 4 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Riley | Volvo |
Model | 4 | 66 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |