1949 Austin A 70 vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 1969 Riley 4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 70 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1969 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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 70 | 1969 Riley 4 | |
Make | Austin | Riley |
Model | A 70 | 4 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1969 |
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 |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |