1979 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1967 Riley Kestrel
To start off, 1979 Fiat Mirafiori is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Riley Kestrel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Riley Kestrel would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Fiat Mirafiori (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1967 Riley Kestrel. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley Kestrel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat Mirafiori weights approximately 112 kg more than 1967 Riley Kestrel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Fiat Mirafiori is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Riley Kestrel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Fiat Mirafiori (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley Kestrel. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley Kestrel.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat Mirafiori | 1967 Riley Kestrel | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | Mirafiori | Kestrel |
Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 25 L |