1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1970 Riley 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 17 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Riley 4 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 1400 | 1970 Riley 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | 1400 | 4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |