1958 Riley 4 vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Korando is newer by 51 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Korando (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 700 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 2009 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Riley 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Riley 4 | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Riley | SsangYong |
| Model | 4 | Korando |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2490 mm |
