1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1971 Riley 4 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 358 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Fiat 500 | 1971 Riley 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | 500 | 4 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 52 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |