1980 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Monza is newer by 10 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 2,473 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Monza weights approximately 112 kg more than 1970 Riley 4.
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:
1980 Chevrolet Monza | 1970 Riley 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
Model | Monza | 4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2473 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 | 1260 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |