1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1964 Riley 4
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (108 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1964 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 518 kg more than 1964 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1964 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
| Model | Caprice | 4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
