2006 Fiat Ulysse vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 47 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 2,177 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Ulysse (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 643 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 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, 2006 Fiat Ulysse, 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, 2006 Fiat Ulysse (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ulysse | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Riley |
| Model | Ulysse | 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2177 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
