1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat 131 (71 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley 4 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131.
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, 1963 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 131 | 1963 Riley 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | 131 | 4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |