1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1964 Riley 4
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1964 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Riley 4 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1964 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
| Model | Vega | 4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
