1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 23 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
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 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Riley |
| Model | Bigua | 4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
