1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Riley 4
To start off, 1964 Riley 4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Riley 4 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1964 Riley 4 | |
Make | Austin | Riley |
Model | A 40 | 4 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 67 HP |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |