1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1969 Dodge Coronet is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 268 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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, 1969 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Coronet | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Dodge | Riley |
Model | Coronet | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3690 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |