1970 Riley 4 vs. 1977 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1977 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1977 Volkswagen 181.
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 | 1977 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Riley | Volkswagen |
Model | 4 | 181 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |