1949 GAZ M-20 vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1960 Riley 4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1949 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1949 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1960 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, 1949 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1949 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 GAZ M-20 | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | GAZ | Riley |
| Model | M-20 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 2118 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
