1948 Cadillac 62 vs. 1948 Riley RM A
To start off, both 1948 Cadillac 62 and 1948 Riley RM A were released in the same year (1948). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,674 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1948 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:
| 1948 Cadillac 62 | 1948 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Cadillac | Riley |
| Model | 62 | RM A |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1948 |
| Engine Size | 5674 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1235 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2870 mm |
