1970 Riley 4 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1970 Riley 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 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 18 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Riley 4 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Riley 4 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Riley | Wartburg |
Model | 4 | 311 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 43 L |