1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 4 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 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley 4 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1961 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
| Model | Giulia | 4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
