1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1976 Dodge Aspen is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Dodge Aspen (101 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 317 kg more than 1963 Riley 4. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Dodge Aspen | 1963 Riley 4 | |
Make | Dodge | Riley |
Model | Aspen | 4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 231 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |