1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 1968 Riley 4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Riley 4 weights approximately 343 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100. 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, 1968 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 1100 | 1968 Riley 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | 1100 | 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 73 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |