1985 Holden Commodore vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 1985 Holden Commodore is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Holden Commodore (115 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1966 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Commodore weights approximately 72 kg more than 1966 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, 1985 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley 4. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Holden Commodore | 1966 Riley 4 | |
Make | Holden | Riley |
Model | Commodore | 4 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 232 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 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 | 1220 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |