1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (195 HP) has 128 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 632 kg more than 1963 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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1963 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
| Model | Caprice | 4 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 45 L |
