1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1958 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
Model | Camaro | 4 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |