1973 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1973 Honda Civic 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 403 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Riley 4 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Civic | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Riley |
| Model | Civic | 4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |
