1969 Riley 4 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (90 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Riley 4 weights approximately 318 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1969 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Riley 4 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 90 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2340 mm |