1970 Abarth 1300 vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1300 (123 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1968 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Riley 4 weights approximately 518 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Abarth 1300 (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1300 | 1968 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Riley |
| Model | 1300 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1279 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2530 mm |
