1955 MG Magnett vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1959 Riley 4-68 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 MG Magnett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 MG Magnett would be higher. Both 1955 MG Magnett and 1959 Riley 4-68 are equipped with a 1,489 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley 4-68 (63 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1955 MG Magnett. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley 4-68 should accelerate faster than 1955 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 MG Magnett weights approximately 3 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68.
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, 1959 Riley 4-68 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 MG Magnett. (107 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Riley 4-68 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 MG Magnett.
Compare all specifications:
1955 MG Magnett | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | MG | Riley |
Model | Magnett | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |