1972 Porsche 914 vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Riley 4 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914.
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 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 914 | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Riley |
| Model | 914 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
