1959 Riley 4-68 vs. 2011 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2011 Maybach Landaulet is newer by 52 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Maybach Landaulet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach Landaulet (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 557 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68.
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, 2011 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 884 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68. 2011 Maybach Landaulet 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. 2011 Maybach Landaulet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Riley 4-68 | 2011 Maybach Landaulet | |
Make | Riley | Maybach |
Model | 4-68 | Landaulet |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 620 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 999 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 6165 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1575 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3828 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 110 L |