1990 Renault Alpine vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Alpine weights approximately 62 kg more than 1965 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Renault Alpine | 1965 Riley 4 | |
Make | Renault | Riley |
Model | Alpine | 4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 290 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |