1997 Lexus LS vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 1997 Lexus LS is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lexus LS (280 HP) has 213 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lexus LS weights approximately 667 kg more than 1969 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, 1997 Lexus LS (398 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lexus LS | 1969 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Lexus | Riley |
| Model | LS | 4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
