1971 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1023 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Riley 4-68 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 1959 Riley 4-68. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado, 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1959 Riley 4-68 has manual transmission. 1959 Riley 4-68 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Riley |
| Model | Toronado | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 45 L |
