1970 Riley 4 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 40 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 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 739 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Riley 4 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Riley | Dodge |
| Model | 4 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 6100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
