1974 Mazda 110 S vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1974 Mazda 110 S is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1974 Mazda 110 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 110 S (108 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 110 S should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1974 Mazda 110 S.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda 110 S (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 110 S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 110 S | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Mazda | Riley |
| Model | 110 S | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1489 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
