1970 Riley 4 vs. 1953 Talbot Baby
To start off, 1970 Riley 4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Talbot Baby. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Talbot Baby would be higher. At 2,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Talbot Baby is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Talbot Baby (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Talbot Baby should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Talbot Baby weights approximately 508 kg more than 1970 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:
1970 Riley 4 | 1953 Talbot Baby | |
Make | Riley | Talbot |
Model | 4 | Baby |
Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3130 mm |