1946 Citroen 7A vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1957 Riley 1.5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Citroen 7A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Citroen 7A would be higher. At 1,529 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Citroen 7A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Riley 1.5 (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1946 Citroen 7A. (35 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley 1.5 should accelerate faster than 1946 Citroen 7A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 1.5 weights approximately 29 kg more than 1946 Citroen 7A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Riley 1.5 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 1957 Riley 1.5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1946 Citroen 7A, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Citroen 7A | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Riley |
| Model | 7A | 1.5 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1529 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2190 mm |
