2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 196 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
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, 2007 Lotus Elise (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Lotus | Riley |
Model | Elise | 4-68 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |