1954 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1959 Riley 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz S (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 135 kg more than 1959 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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz S (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercedes-Benz S | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Riley |
Model | S | 4 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2193 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |