2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1967 Riley 4
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 910 kg more than 1967 Riley 4.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Riley 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1967 Riley 4 | |
Make | Land Rover | Riley |
Model | Defender | 4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1622 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1148 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |