1951 Riley RM A vs. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 33 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 65 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. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 1951 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1951 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Riley RM A | 1984 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Riley | Vauxhall |
| Model | RM A | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
