1991 Austin Montego vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1991 Austin Montego is newer by 33 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Austin Montego (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley 4 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1991 Austin Montego.
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, 1991 Austin Montego, 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, 1991 Austin Montego (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1991 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Austin Montego | 1958 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Riley |
| Model | Montego | 4 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
