1958 Riley 4 vs. 2005 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2005 Seat Alhambra is newer by 47 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 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Alhambra (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 494 kg more than 1958 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Alhambra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Seat Alhambra (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Riley 4 | 2005 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Riley | Seat |
| Model | 4 | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1634 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2850 mm |
