1992 Renault 19 vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1992 Renault 19 is newer by 33 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 63 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault 19 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68.
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, 1992 Renault 19, 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 Renault 19 (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1992 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Renault 19 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Renault | Riley |
Model | 19 | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 161 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 | 1095 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |