1993 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 33 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. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 (187 HP) has 124 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1960 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 Chevrolet S-10 (319 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm). This means 1993 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet S-10 | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
| Model | S-10 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2530 mm |
