1970 Riley 4 vs. 1984 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1984 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 14 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, 1984 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 173 kg more than 1984 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Riley 4 | 1984 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
