1942 Maserati 4CL vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1970 Riley 4 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Maserati 4CL (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 518 kg more than 1942 Maserati 4CL.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Maserati 4CL | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Maserati | Riley |
| Model | 4CL | 4 |
| Year Released | 1942 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1148 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
