1957 Riley 2.6 vs. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira is newer by 44 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, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira (189 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira.
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, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira, 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, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Riley 2.6 | 2001 Vauxhall Zafira | |
| Make | Riley | Vauxhall |
| Model | 2.6 | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
