1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1976 Dodge Aspen is newer by 17 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 393 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Dodge | Riley |
| Model | Aspen | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2530 mm |
