2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 2002 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (396 HP) has 329 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 99 kg more than 1969 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 557 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ascari Ecosse | 1969 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ascari | Riley |
Model | Ecosse | 4 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4722 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 121 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1530 mm |