2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 392 kg more than 1963 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (476 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Riley 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
Model | Corvette | 4 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 476 Nm | 121 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |