1969 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, both 1969 Lancia Fulvia and 1969 Riley 4 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Riley 4 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1969 Lancia Fulvia.
Because 1969 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 1969 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Fulvia, 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, 1969 Lancia Fulvia (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lancia Fulvia | 1969 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Lancia | Riley |
| Model | Fulvia | 4 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
