1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1959 Riley 4-68 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4-68 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Abarth 1500 (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Abarth 1500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500.
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:
| 1952 Abarth 1500 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Abarth | Riley |
| Model | 1500 | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
