2005 Opel Corsa vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 213 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Riley 4 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Corsa | 1970 Riley 4 | |
Make | Opel | Riley |
Model | Corsa | 4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 45 L |