1988 Holden Camira vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1988 Holden Camira is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Holden Camira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Camira (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Camira should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1988 Holden Camira.
Because 1959 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 1959 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Holden Camira, 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, 1988 Holden Camira (176 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Camira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Camira | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Holden | Riley |
| Model | Camira | 4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
