2009 Hyundai i10 vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i10 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai i10 (66 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai i10 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i10.
Because 1959 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 1959 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai i10, 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, 1959 Riley 4 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i10. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai i10 | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Riley |
| Model | i10 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
