1971 Riley 4 vs. 1998 Samsung SM5
To start off, 1998 Samsung SM5 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Samsung SM5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Samsung SM5 (133 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 297 kg more than 1971 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, 1998 Samsung SM5 (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Samsung SM5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Riley 4 | 1998 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Riley | Samsung |
| Model | 4 | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 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 | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
