1960 Riley 4 vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 51 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4.
Because 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Riley 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Riley 4 | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Riley | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 4 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
