2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is newer by 35 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 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | 1971 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Riley |
| Model | MazdaSpeed6 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
