1959 Riley 4 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 48 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, 2007 Volkswagen Citi (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Citi, 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Riley 4 | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Riley | Volkswagen |
Model | 4 | Citi |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |