1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 1968 Riley 4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Riley 4 weights approximately 273 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1968 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Riley 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | Giulietta | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |