1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP) has 263 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 372 kg more than 1963 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Riley 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
Model | Corvette | 4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5737 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 461 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |