1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 426 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
| Model | Corvette | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
