1969 Riley 4 vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 1995 Rover 200 is newer by 26 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 200 weights approximately 37 kg more than 1969 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Rover 200 (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Riley 4 | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Riley | Rover |
| Model | 4 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
