1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 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 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 39 kg more than 1965 Riley 4.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 557 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Riley 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
Model | Corvette | 4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5680 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 121 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |