1977 Mazda 323 vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1977 Mazda 323 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 273 kg more than 1977 Mazda 323.
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:
1977 Mazda 323 | 1970 Riley 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Riley |
Model | 323 | 4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1414 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2530 mm |