1999 Audi A4 vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1999 Audi A4 is newer by 40 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 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi A4 (262 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi A4 weights approximately 260 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.
Because 1999 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Riley 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi A4 (400 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi A4 | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Audi | Riley |
| Model | A4 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
