1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 415 kg more than 1960 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 833 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Riley 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
Model | Corvette | 4 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 116 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |