1961 Austin 7 vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1961 Austin 7 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley 4 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Riley 4 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1958 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Riley |
| Model | 7 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2530 mm |
