1952 Riley RM A vs. 1990 Skoda L
To start off, 1990 Skoda L is newer by 38 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Riley RM A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Riley RM A weights approximately 350 kg more than 1990 Skoda L.
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 | 1990 Skoda L | |
Make | Riley | Skoda |
Model | RM A | L |
Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2410 mm |