1971 Riley 4 vs. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 31 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 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 1252 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, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Riley 4 | 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
Make | Riley | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 4 | Park Ward |
Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 5377 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 499 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |