1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 702 kg more than 1965 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, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 1965 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
| Model | Caprice | 4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1620 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
