1959 Riley 4-68 vs. 1986 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1986 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4-68 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley 4-68 (63 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1986 Volkswagen Polo. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley 4-68 should accelerate faster than 1986 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 322 kg more than 1986 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Riley 4-68 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 1959 Riley 4-68. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Volkswagen Polo, 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, 1959 Riley 4-68 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Volkswagen Polo. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Riley 4-68 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Riley 4-68 | 1986 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Riley | Volkswagen |
| Model | 4-68 | Polo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2340 mm |
