1984 Austin Montego vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 25 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego.
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, 1984 Austin Montego, 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, 1984 Austin Montego (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Austin | Riley |
Model | Montego | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |