1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1959 Riley Two Point Six is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Riley Two Point Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 640 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | 1900 | Two Point Six |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2890 mm |