1970 Riley 4 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 21 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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 Corolla, 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, 2008 Toyota Corolla (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Riley 4 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1127 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
