1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley 4 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP) has 110 more horse power than 1966 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 692 kg more than 1966 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley 4. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1966 Riley 4 | |
Make | Buick | Riley |
Model | Roadmaster | 4 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |