1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 1968 Riley 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1968 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1968 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Riley 4 weights approximately 92 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 2400 | 1968 Riley 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Riley |
Model | 2400 | 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 196 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |