1999 Honda HR-V vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1999 Honda HR-V is newer by 29 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1999 Honda HR-V.
Because 1970 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda HR-V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Honda HR-V (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda HR-V | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Riley |
| Model | HR-V | 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 45 L |
