1958 Porsche 356 vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1963 Riley 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Porsche 356 (74 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley 4 weights approximately 293 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356.
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:
| 1958 Porsche 356 | 1963 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Riley |
| Model | 356 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
