1979 Isuzu Florian vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Florian is newer by 20 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 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Florian 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 67 kg more than 1979 Isuzu Florian.
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, 1979 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Isuzu Florian | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Isuzu | Riley |
Model | Florian | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |