1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1963 Riley 4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP) has 110 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1252 kg more than 1963 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1963 Riley 4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Riley |
Model | 500 | 4 |
Year Released | 1943 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5401 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 45 L |