1971 Riley 4 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 30 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (470 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 533 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, 1971 Riley 4 (121 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1971 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Riley 4 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1681 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 48 L |
