1957 Riley 2.6 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 51 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, 2008 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic 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 286 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Honda Civic, 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1957 Riley 2.6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1957 Riley 2.6 has manual transmission. 1957 Riley 2.6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Riley 2.6 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Riley | Honda |
Model | 2.6 | Civic |
Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 194 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |