1958 Riley 4 vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1959 Volvo 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Volvo 120 (76 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley 4 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120.
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, 1959 Volvo 120 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1959 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Riley 4 | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Riley | Volvo |
Model | 4 | 120 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |