1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1970 Riley 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 448 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
| Model | Scarabeo | 4 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
