1976 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1976 Mazda RX-2 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 2,292 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley 4 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-2.
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 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda RX-2 | 1963 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Riley |
| Model | RX-2 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |
