1967 Riley Kestrel vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Riley Kestrel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Riley Kestrel would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Riley Kestrel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corolla (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Riley Kestrel. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley Kestrel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley Kestrel weights approximately 215 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1968 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Riley Kestrel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Kestrel (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Riley Kestrel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Riley Kestrel | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | Kestrel | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2290 mm |
