1971 Riley 4 vs. 1969 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1971 Riley 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 498 kg more than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Riley 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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, 1971 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Riley 4 | 1969 Steyr Haflinger | |
Make | Riley | Steyr |
Model | 4 | Haflinger |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 641 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 2860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1510 mm |