1961 Riley 4 vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 1979 Seat 124 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,917 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Seat 124 (108 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley 4 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1979 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Seat 124 (154 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Riley 4 | 1979 Seat 124 | |
Make | Riley | Seat |
Model | 4 | 124 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1917 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |