1993 Holden Commodore vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 258 kg more than 1959 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Holden Commodore | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Holden | Riley |
| Model | Commodore | 4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2530 mm |
