1959 Riley 4-68 vs. 1998 Seat Inca Kombi
To start off, 1998 Seat Inca Kombi is newer by 39 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 4 more horse power than 1998 Seat Inca Kombi. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley 4-68 should accelerate faster than 1998 Seat Inca Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 54 kg more than 1998 Seat Inca Kombi. 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, 1998 Seat Inca Kombi, 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Inca Kombi. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Riley 4-68 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Inca Kombi.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Riley 4-68 | 1998 Seat Inca Kombi | |
Make | Riley | Seat |
Model | 4-68 | Inca Kombi |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1038 kg |