1963 Riley 4 vs. 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible
To start off, 1963 Riley 4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley 4 weights approximately 272 kg more than 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible. (87 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Riley 4 | 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible | |
Make | Riley | Wartburg |
Model | 4 | Sports Convertible |
Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |