1963 Riley 4 vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Smart ForTwo (98 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4.
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, 2008 Smart ForTwo (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Riley 4 | 2008 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Riley | Smart |
Model | 4 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 2730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |