1990 Honda Concerto vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Because 1970 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 1970 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto, 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, 1970 Riley 4 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Concerto | 1970 Riley 4 | |
Make | Honda | Riley |
Model | Concerto | 4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |