1963 Fiat 1600 vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1965 Riley 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1600 would be higher. At 1,620 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 1600 (85 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 1600 should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley 4 weights approximately 123 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1600.
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, 1965 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1600. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 1600 | 1965 Riley 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | 1600 | 4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |