1968 Citroen Dyane vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1968 Citroen Dyane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1968 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley 4 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1968 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Citroen Dyane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Citroen Dyane | 1963 Riley 4 | |
Make | Citroen | Riley |
Model | Dyane | 4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 425 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 29 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |