1957 Riley 2.6 vs. 1994 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1994 Honda Concerto is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Riley 2.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Riley 2.6 (101 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1994 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley 2.6 should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1994 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Riley 2.6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Riley 2.6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Riley 2.6 (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Concerto. (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1957 Riley 2.6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Riley 2.6 | 1994 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Riley | Honda |
Model | 2.6 | Concerto |
Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 194 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |