1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 26 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 (182 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Riley |
| Model | 190 | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
