1992 Holden Statesman vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1992 Holden Statesman is newer by 21 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Holden Statesman (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Holden Statesman weights approximately 417 kg more than 1971 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, 1992 Holden Statesman (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Holden Statesman | 1971 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Holden | Riley |
| Model | Statesman | 4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
