1990 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 1971 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 1971 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic, 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, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 1971 Riley 4 | |
Make | Honda | Riley |
Model | Civic | 4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |