1983 Audi 80 vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1983 Audi 80 is newer by 24 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4-68 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley 4-68 (63 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Audi 80. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley 4-68 should accelerate faster than 1983 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1983 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Riley 4-68 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 1959 Riley 4-68. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Audi 80, 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, 1959 Riley 4-68 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Audi 80. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Riley 4-68 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Audi 80 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Audi | Riley |
| Model | 80 | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
