1970 Riley 4 vs. 1955 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1970 Riley 4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1955 Talbot 2500.
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, 1955 Talbot 2500 (197 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Riley 4 | 1955 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Riley | Talbot |
Model | 4 | 2500 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |