2003 Mazda Roadster vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 2003 Mazda Roadster is newer by 32 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Roadster (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Roadster should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 118 kg more than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
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 Mazda Roadster (140 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mazda Roadster | 1971 Riley 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Riley |
Model | Roadster | 4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |