1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1964 Riley 4
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,961 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (129 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1964 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Riley 4 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1964 Riley 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | Giulietta | 4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1961 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |