1968 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, both 1968 Alfa Romeo GT and 1968 Riley 4 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Riley 4 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GT | 1968 Riley 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | GT | 4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |