1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Fiat Tipo (72 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley 4 weights approximately 203 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Because 1963 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 1963 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo, 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, 1963 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1963 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1963 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Riley |
| Model | Tipo | 4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
