1980 Renault 14 vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1980 Renault 14 is newer by 9 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 14 (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 14 should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1980 Renault 14.
Because 1971 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 1971 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Renault 14, 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, 1971 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 14. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 14.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Renault 14 | 1971 Riley 4 | |
Make | Renault | Riley |
Model | 14 | 4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 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 | 890 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |