1969 Lamborghini Islero vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1969 Lamborghini Islero is newer by 10 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Islero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (345 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Islero should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Islero weights approximately 240 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, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Islero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lamborghini Islero | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Riley |
Model | Islero | 4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |