1951 Riley RM A vs. 1986 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1986 Toyota Soarer is newer by 35 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Riley RM A weights approximately 53 kg more than 1986 Toyota Soarer.
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 | 1986 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | RM A | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |
