1971 Oldsmobile 442 vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP) has 193 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 582 kg more than 1969 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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Oldsmobile 442 | 1969 Riley 4 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Riley |
Model | 442 | 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7467 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 502 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2530 mm |