2007 Honda Accord vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1959 Riley 4-68 has manual transmission. 1959 Riley 4-68 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Honda | Riley |
| Model | Accord | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
