1979 Honda Civic vs. 1960 Riley 4

To start off, 1979 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Civic (67 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Riley 4 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic.

Because 1960 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Riley 4 (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Honda Civic 1960 Riley 4
Make Honda Riley
Model Civic 4
Year Released 1979 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1335 cc 1489 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 67 HP 63 HP
Torque 108 Nm 116 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 88.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 795 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 3770 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1590 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2330 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 45 L


 

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