1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1965 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Riley |
| Model | Cutlass | 4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 1620 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
