1979 Chrysler 160 vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1979 Chrysler 160 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chrysler 160 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 63 kg more than 1979 Chrysler 160.
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, 1979 Chrysler 160 (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler 160 | 1971 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Riley |
| Model | 160 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
