1972 Morgan 4 vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 1972 Morgan 4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Morgan 4 (85 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Riley 4 weights approximately 488 kg more than 1972 Morgan 4.
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, 1972 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Morgan 4 | 1969 Riley 4 | |
Make | Morgan | Riley |
Model | 4 | 4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |