1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 477 kg more than 1969 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, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1969 Riley 4 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Riley |
Model | Eighty-Eight | 4 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2530 mm |