1967 Bizzarrini A3C vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C is newer by 8 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bizzarrini A3C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C (361 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bizzarrini A3C weights approximately 120 kg more than 1959 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, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C (510 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1967 Bizzarrini A3C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bizzarrini A3C | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Riley |
| Model | A3C | 4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
