2002 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 5,316 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet SSR (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 1006 kg more than 1971 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, 2002 Chevrolet SSR (449 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet SSR | 1971 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
| Model | SSR | 4 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5316 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 449 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
