1951 Riley RM A vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1954 Rover P4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1951 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 Riley RM A | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Riley | Rover |
| Model | RM A | P4 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 51 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2830 mm |
