1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley 4-68 (63 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley 4-68 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 133 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68.
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 Mercedes-Benz 190 (118 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Riley |
| Model | 190 | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 133 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
