1959 Riley 4-68 vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2000 Subaru Forester is newer by 41 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Forester weights approximately 294 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Riley 4-68. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Subaru Forester (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68. 2000 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1959 Riley 4-68 has manual transmission. 1959 Riley 4-68 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Riley 4-68 | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Riley | Subaru |
| Model | 4-68 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
