1994 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1994 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 35 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Alfa Romeo 33 (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1994 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1959 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 1959 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Alfa Romeo 33, 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, 1994 Alfa Romeo 33 (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | 33 | 4 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |