1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1967 Riley 4
To start off, 1967 Riley 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley 4 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1967 Riley 4 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1967 Riley 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | 1500 | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |