1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 1968 Riley 4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 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 47 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Riley 4 weights approximately 703 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1968 Riley 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Riley |
Model | 500 | 4 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |