1955 Riley RM A vs. 1980 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1980 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley RM A weights approximately 111 kg more than 1980 Simca 2 Litres.
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 Riley RM A | 1980 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Riley | Simca |
Model | RM A | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |