1982 Renault 11 vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1982 Renault 11 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Renault 11. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley 4 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1982 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Riley 4 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 1961 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Renault 11, 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, 1961 Riley 4 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 11. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Renault 11 | 1961 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Renault | Riley |
| Model | 11 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
