1970 Riley 4 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 407 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.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Riley 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Riley 4 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Riley | Porsche |
| Model | 4 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |
