1970 Riley 4 vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1971 Riley 4 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. Both 1970 Riley 4 and 1971 Riley 4 are equipped with a 1,622 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Riley 4 | 1971 Riley 4 | |
Make | Riley | Riley |
Model | 4 | 4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |