1959 Riley 4 vs. 1954 Saab 94
To start off, 1959 Riley 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Saab 94. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Saab 94 would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1954 Saab 94. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Saab 94. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 636 kg more than 1954 Saab 94. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Riley 4 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. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1954 Saab 94, 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 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Saab 94. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Saab 94.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Riley 4 | 1954 Saab 94 | |
| Make | Riley | Saab |
| Model | 4 | 94 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2210 mm |
