1970 Riley 4 vs. 2004 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2004 TVR Tuscan is newer by 34 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 52 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, 2004 TVR Tuscan (402 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Riley 4 | 2004 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Riley | TVR |
| Model | 4 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
