1992 Holden Nova vs. 1970 Riley 4

To start off, 1992 Holden Nova is newer by 22 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, 1992 Holden Nova (81 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Holden Nova should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 133 kg more than 1992 Holden Nova.

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, 1992 Holden Nova, 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Nova. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Nova.

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