2002 Honda Accord vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 43 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 26 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 1959 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 1959 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord, 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, 2002 Honda Accord (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | Honda | Riley |
Model | Accord | 4 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |