1957 Riley 2.6 vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 55 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 778 kg more than 1957 Riley 2.6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6. 2012 Dodge Ram 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. 2012 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Riley 2.6 | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Riley | Dodge |
| Model | 2.6 | Ram |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 121 L |
