1956 Porsche 550 A vs. 1947 Riley RM A
To start off, 1956 Porsche 550 A is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Porsche 550 A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Riley RM A weights approximately 630 kg more than 1956 Porsche 550 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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Porsche 550 A | 1947 Riley RM A | |
Make | Porsche | Riley |
Model | 550 A | RM A |
Year Released | 1956 | 1947 |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2870 mm |