1970 Riley 4 vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 Toyota Crown is newer by 5 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Crown (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 298 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, 1975 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Riley 4 | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Crown |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2700 mm |