1953 Riley RM A vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley RM A would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 403 kg more than 1953 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. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1953 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1953 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Riley RM A | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Riley | Rover |
| Model | RM A | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2820 mm |
