1970 Riley 4 vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1971 Holden Statesman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (272 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 352 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Holden Statesman (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Riley 4 | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Riley | Holden |
| Model | 4 | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2900 mm |
