1967 Riley 4 vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 Toyota Supra is newer by 31 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Supra weights approximately 467 kg more than 1967 Riley 4. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Riley 4 | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Supra |
Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |