1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1965 Riley 4 is newer by 13 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 1,620 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Abarth 1500 (75 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Abarth 1500 should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley 4 weights approximately 278 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 | 1965 Riley 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Riley |
Model | 1500 | 4 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 67 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |