1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | Scarabeo | 4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 142 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 | 700 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |