1970 Riley 4 vs. 1996 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1996 Subaru Impreza is newer by 26 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, 1996 Subaru Impreza (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1996 Subaru Impreza.
Because 1996 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Riley 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Subaru Impreza (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Riley 4 | 1996 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Riley | Subaru |
| Model | 4 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1144 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
