1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1965 Riley 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 1,620 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley 4 weights approximately 553 kg more than 1961 Alpine A 108. 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, 1965 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1965 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alpine A 108 | 1965 Riley 4 | |
Make | Alpine | Riley |
Model | A 108 | 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 57 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 45 L |