1963 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1963 Riley Elf
To start off, both 1963 Austin Mini Cooper and 1963 Riley Elf were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,071 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Austin Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin Mini Cooper (67 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1963 Riley Elf. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley Elf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Mini Cooper weights approximately 40 kg more than 1963 Riley Elf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1963 Austin Mini Cooper (84 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley Elf. (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1963 Austin Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley Elf.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Mini Cooper | 1963 Riley Elf | |
Make | Austin | Riley |
Model | Mini Cooper | Elf |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1071 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 25 L |