1990 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (235 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 541 kg more than 1960 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, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (447 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Riley |
| Model | Trans Am | 4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |
