1996 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 36 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Tracker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Tracker (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Tracker weights approximately 90 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.
Because 1996 Chevrolet Tracker is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Riley 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Tracker will offer significantly more control. 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 Tracker (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Tracker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Tracker | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
| Model | Tracker | 4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |
