1967 Riley 4 vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 43 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 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 542 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, 2010 Chrysler 300 (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Riley 4 | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Riley | Chrysler |
| Model | 4 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
