1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 1 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Riley 4 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. 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, 1960 Riley 4 (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 40 | 1960 Riley 4 | |
Make | Austin | Riley |
Model | A 40 | 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |