1956 Renault Colorale vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1958 Riley 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Colorale would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Renault Colorale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Renault Colorale. (51 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Renault Colorale weights approximately 445 kg more than 1958 Riley 4.
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 Renault Colorale | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | Renault | Riley |
Model | Colorale | 4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |