1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1957 Riley 2.6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Riley 2.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 (346 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158.
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:
1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | GP 158 | 2.6 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1640 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2890 mm |