1952 Riley RM A vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 Toyota Crown is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Crown weights approximately 35 kg more than 1952 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:
| 1952 Riley RM A | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | RM A | Crown |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1496 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 | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2700 mm |
