1954 Ferrari 553 F1 vs. 1951 Riley RM A
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 is newer by 3 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 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Riley RM A weights approximately 645 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 553 F1.
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:
1954 Ferrari 553 F1 | 1951 Riley RM A | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 553 F1 | RM A |
Year Released | 1954 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2870 mm |