2006 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1967 Riley 4
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Riley 4 would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (363 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 567 kg more than 1967 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | 1967 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Riley |
| Model | C | 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
