1960 Austin 7 vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 1968 Riley 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin 7 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Austin 7. (33 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Riley 4 weights approximately 538 kg more than 1960 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Riley 4 (121 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin 7. (60 Nm). This means 1968 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin 7 | 1968 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Riley |
| Model | 7 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 45 L |
