1984 Lancia Beta vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1984 Lancia Beta is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Beta (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Riley 4 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Because 1960 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 1960 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Beta, 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, 1960 Riley 4 (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lancia Beta | 1960 Riley 4 | |
Make | Lancia | Riley |
Model | Beta | 4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |