1970 Riley 4 vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2008 Toyota Aygo is newer by 38 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, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 284 kg more than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Because 1970 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Aygo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Riley 4 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Riley 4 | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |
