1985 Morgan 4 vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 1985 Morgan 4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Morgan 4 (96 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Riley 4 weights approximately 323 kg more than 1985 Morgan 4.
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 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Morgan 4 | 1969 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Riley |
| Model | 4 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
