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 |
