1959 Fiat 2100 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 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 2100 would be higher. At 2,052 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 2100 (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 2100 should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley 4 weights approximately 214 kg more than 1959 Fiat 2100.
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 Fiat 2100 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 2100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 2100 | 1967 Riley 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | 2100 | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2052 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |