1956 Austin A 35 vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1965 Riley 4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 1,620 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 35. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley 4 weights approximately 399 kg more than 1956 Austin A 35. 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, 1965 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 35 | 1965 Riley 4 | |
Make | Austin | Riley |
Model | A 35 | 4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 946 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 68 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 749 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 45 L |