1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1952 Riley RM A
To start off, 1952 Riley RM A is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1952 Riley RM A | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Riley |
Model | 220 | RM A |
Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2870 mm |