1969 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 1969 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley 4 would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Cadillac Brougham (228 HP) has 161 more horse power than 1966 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1966 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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Cadillac Brougham | 1966 Riley 4 | |
Make | Cadillac | Riley |
Model | Brougham | 4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 67 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 45 L |