1969 Riley 4 vs. 1984 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 1984 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 15 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, 1969 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Volkswagen Jetta. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Riley 4 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1984 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Riley 4 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 1969 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, 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, 1969 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volkswagen Jetta. (102 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Riley 4 | 1984 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Riley | Volkswagen |
Model | 4 | Jetta |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2480 mm |