2003 Lexus IS vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 2003 Lexus IS is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus IS weights approximately 260 kg more than 1958 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, 2003 Lexus IS (196 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lexus IS | 1958 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Lexus | Riley |
| Model | IS | 4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
