1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 (118 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1963 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 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 1963 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146, 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1963 Riley 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | 146 | 4 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 144 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |