1972 Fiat 128 vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1972 Fiat 128 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 128 (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 128 should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 298 kg more than 1972 Fiat 128.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Riley 4 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 128 | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Riley |
| Model | 128 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2530 mm |
