1988 Citroen CX vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1988 Citroen CX 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen CX (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen CX weights approximately 280 kg more than 1959 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Citroen CX, 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 Citroen CX (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen CX | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Riley |
| Model | CX | 4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
