1973 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1973 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1973 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley 4 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1973 Mazda RX-4.
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 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda RX-4 | 1961 Riley 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Riley |
Model | RX-4 | 4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |