1994 Morgan 4 vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 36 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley 4 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1994 Morgan 4.
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, 1994 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Morgan 4 | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | Morgan | Riley |
Model | 4 | 4 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |