1957 Riley 2.6 vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 48 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, 2005 Toyota MR2 (150 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 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 575 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Riley 2.6 (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1957 Riley 2.6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Riley 2.6 | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | 2.6 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 48 L |
