1981 Renault 5 vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1981 Renault 5 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley 4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1981 Renault 5.
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, 1981 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Renault 5 | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | Renault | Riley |
Model | 5 | 4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |