2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 880 kg more than 1960 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Riley |
| Model | Ducato | 4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
