2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 531 kg more than 1959 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
| Model | Colorado | 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
