1950 Riley RM A vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 28 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Riley RM A weights approximately 145 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | RM A | Corona |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2440 mm |