1959 Riley 4-68 vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 51 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 448 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 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Riley 4-68. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Riley 4-68 | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Riley | Subaru |
| Model | 4-68 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
