1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 9 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 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 (72 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 417 kg more than 1969 Riley 4. 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1969 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Riley |
| Model | 240 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
