1982 Peugeot 505 vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1982 Peugeot 505 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Peugeot 505 (106 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1963 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Peugeot 505 (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Peugeot 505 | 1963 Riley 4 | |
Make | Peugeot | Riley |
Model | 505 | 4 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 162 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |