1971 Renault 12 vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, both 1971 Renault 12 and 1971 Riley 4 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1971 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Renault 12, 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 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 12. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Renault 12 | 1971 Riley 4 | |
Make | Renault | Riley |
Model | 12 | 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 45 L |