2009 Cadillac STS vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 50 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 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 495 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.
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, 2009 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4. 2009 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 1959 Riley 4 has manual transmission. 1959 Riley 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Riley |
| Model | STS | 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
