1973 Chrysler 160 vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1973 Chrysler 160 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler 160 (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1973 Chrysler 160.
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, 1973 Chrysler 160 (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler 160 | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Riley |
| Model | 160 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
