1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1961 Abarth 2400 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,321 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (141 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley 4 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400.
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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 2400 | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Riley |
Model | 2400 | 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2321 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |