1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1964 Riley 4
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (190 HP) has 123 more horse power than 1964 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Riley 4 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 1972 Porsche 911 (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 1964 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Riley |
| Model | 911 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2341 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
