1964 Bizzarrini A3C vs. 1964 Riley 4
To start off, both 1964 Bizzarrini A3C and 1964 Riley 4 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bizzarrini A3C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Bizzarrini A3C (361 HP) has 294 more horse power than 1964 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bizzarrini A3C should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bizzarrini A3C weights approximately 108 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Bizzarrini A3C (510 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Bizzarrini A3C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bizzarrini A3C | 1964 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Riley |
| Model | A3C | 4 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
