2009 Cadillac STS vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP) has 235 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 487 kg more than 1969 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, 2009 Cadillac STS (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 1969 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Riley |
| Model | STS | 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 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 | 1635 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
