1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 6 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley 4 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1963 Riley 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | GT | 4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 137 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |