1952 AC 2-Litre vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1959 Riley Two Point Six is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Riley Two Point Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley Two Point Six (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley Two Point Six should accelerate faster than 1952 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 320 kg more than 1952 AC 2-Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Riley Two Point Six (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Riley Two Point Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 AC 2-Litre | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | AC | Riley |
| Model | 2-Litre | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2890 mm |
