1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley 4 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Because 1958 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 1958 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra, 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, 1958 Riley 4 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1958 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | Tempra | 4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |