1992 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1971 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155, 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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1971 Riley 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | 155 | 4 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |