1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 31 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 1,777 cc (3 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1959 Riley 4-68 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 4-68. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33, 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | 33 | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |