1953 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1965 Riley 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 2 kg more than 1965 Riley 4. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Lancia Aurelia | 1965 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Lancia | Riley |
| Model | Aurelia | 4 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1620 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |
