1960 Riley 4 vs. 1993 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 155 kg more than 1960 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1993 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Riley 4 | 1993 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Riley | Venturi |
| Model | 4 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
