1970 Riley 4 vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Publica is newer by 4 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 468 kg more than 1974 Toyota Publica. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Riley 4 | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Publica |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2170 mm |