2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1967 Riley 4
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 41 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 3,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 425 kg more than 1967 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1967 Riley 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
Model | Lumina | 4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3565 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |