1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1950 Riley RM A
To start off, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Riley RM A would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 103 kg more than 1950 Riley RM A.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1950 Riley RM A | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Riley |
Model | 300 | RM A |
Year Released | 1958 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1338 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |