1958 Morgan 4 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 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 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 34 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 498 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4. 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, 1970 Riley 4 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1970 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Morgan 4 | 1970 Riley 4 | |
Make | Morgan | Riley |
Model | 4 | 4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |