1942 Cadillac 60 vs. 1954 Riley RM A
To start off, 1954 Riley RM A is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,671 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1954 Riley RM A.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Cadillac 60 | 1954 Riley RM A | |
Make | Cadillac | Riley |
Model | 60 | RM A |
Year Released | 1942 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 5671 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2870 mm |