1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 26 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 2,133 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 GAZ 3110 (112 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1970 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 GAZ 3110 (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | GAZ | Riley |
| Model | 3110 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |
