1988 Austin Montego vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1988 Austin Montego is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Austin Montego (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1988 Austin Montego.
Because 1959 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 1959 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Austin Montego (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1988 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Austin Montego | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | Austin | Riley |
Model | Montego | 4 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |