1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1998 Citroen Xsara is newer by 39 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 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Citroen Xsara (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xsara.
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, 1998 Citroen Xsara, 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, 1998 Citroen Xsara (153 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Xsara | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Citroen | Riley |
| Model | Xsara | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
