1951 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1948 Riley RM A
To start off, 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Riley RM A would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 165 kg more than 1948 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:
| 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1948 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
| Model | 6C | RM A |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1948 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
