1963 Fiat 1500 vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1963 Fiat 1500 is newer by 2 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 85 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 Riley 4 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1500. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 1500 | 1961 Riley 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | 1500 | 4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |