1947 Austin 16 vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1961 Riley 4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 63 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1961 Riley 4.
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, 1947 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1961 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Riley |
| Model | 16 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
