1987 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 21 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 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1966 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley 4.
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 Pontiac Firebird (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley 4. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Pontiac Firebird | 1966 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Riley |
| Model | Firebird | 4 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2825 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
