2003 Lexus SC vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 2003 Lexus SC is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,294 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus SC (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus SC weights approximately 600 kg more than 1960 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 SC (447 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lexus SC | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Lexus | Riley |
| Model | SC | 4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |
