1949 Chevrolet 2103 vs. 1951 Riley RM A
To start off, 1951 Riley RM A is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Chevrolet 2103. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Chevrolet 2103 would be higher. At 3,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Chevrolet 2103 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Chevrolet 2103 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1951 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. 1949 Chevrolet 2103 has automatic transmission and 1951 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1951 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1949 Chevrolet 2103 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Chevrolet 2103 | 1951 Riley RM A | |
Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
Model | 2103 | RM A |
Year Released | 1949 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 3548 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |