1962 Maserati 151 vs. 1964 Riley 4
To start off, 1964 Riley 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Maserati 151. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Maserati 151 would be higher. At 3,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati 151 (355 HP) has 288 more horse power than 1964 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Riley 4 weights approximately 257 kg more than 1962 Maserati 151.
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 Maserati 151 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Maserati 151 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Maserati 151 | 1964 Riley 4 | |
Make | Maserati | Riley |
Model | 151 | 4 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 3942 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 487 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |