1984 Honda Civic vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 21 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (101 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley 4 weights approximately 293 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1963 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 1963 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, 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, 1984 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1963 Riley 4 | |
Make | Honda | Riley |
Model | Civic | 4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |