2009 Fiat Doblo vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 2009 Fiat Doblo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 147 kg more than 1970 Riley 4.
Because 1970 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 1970 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Doblo, 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, 1970 Riley 4 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Doblo | 1970 Riley 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | Doblo | 4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |