1950 Riley RM A vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Riley RM A would be higher. At 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1950 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:
1950 Riley RM A | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Riley | Alfa Romeo |
Model | RM A | 2600 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |