1956 Abarth Renault vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1959 Riley 4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1956 Abarth Renault.
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:
| 1956 Abarth Renault | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Riley |
| Model | Renault | 4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |
