1984 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Colt 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4-68 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mitsubishi Colt (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Colt 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 172 kg more than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt.
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 Mitsubishi Colt, 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. (102 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Riley 4-68 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mitsubishi Colt | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Riley |
Model | Colt | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1437 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |