1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1961 Riley 4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley 4 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
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, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin-Healey 100 | 1961 Riley 4 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Riley |
Model | 100 | 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 109 L | 45 L |