1975 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1975 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Daihatsu Consorte. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 478 kg more than 1975 Daihatsu Consorte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Daihatsu Consorte | 1971 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Riley |
| Model | Consorte | 4 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |
