1962 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1962 Fiat Grand Break is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Grand Break (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 130 kg more than 1959 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, 1962 Fiat Grand Break (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fiat Grand Break | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | Grand Break | 4 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |