1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
| Model | GT | 4 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
