1987 Porsche 911 vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 187 kg more than 1965 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 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 642 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 911 | 1965 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Riley |
| Model | 911 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3587 cc | 1620 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 763 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2530 mm |
