1959 Riley 4 vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1972 Simca 1301 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 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 12 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1972 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Riley 4 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Riley 4 | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
Make | Riley | Simca |
Model | 4 | 1301 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |