1970 Riley 4 vs. 1964 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1970 Riley 4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1964 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1964 Skoda Octavia. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Riley 4 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Riley 4 | 1964 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Riley | Skoda |
Model | 4 | Octavia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |