1950 Riley RM A vs. 1983 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1983 Holden Commodore is newer by 33 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 1,891 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Riley RM A weights approximately 75 kg more than 1983 Holden Commodore.
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. 1983 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1950 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1950 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Riley RM A | 1983 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Riley | Holden |
Model | RM A | Commodore |
Year Released | 1950 | 1983 |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1891 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 78 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |