1957 Austin Princess vs. 1948 Riley RM A
To start off, 1957 Austin Princess is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Riley RM A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 945 kg more than 1948 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin Princess | 1948 Riley RM A | |
Make | Austin | Riley |
Model | Princess | RM A |
Year Released | 1957 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2870 mm |