1947 Austin 16 vs. 1964 Riley 4
To start off, 1964 Riley 4 is newer by 17 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, 1964 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1964 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1964 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Riley |
| Model | 16 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 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 | 1280 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
