1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, both 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 and 1961 Riley 4 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1961 Riley 4. 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, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1961 Riley 4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Riley |
Model | 220 | 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |