1958 Riley Two Point Six vs. 1995 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1995 Toyota Starlet is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Riley Two Point Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Riley Two Point Six (96 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Starlet. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Riley Two Point Six should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 910 kg more than 1995 Toyota Starlet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Riley Two Point Six 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 1958 Riley Two Point Six. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Starlet, 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, 1958 Riley Two Point Six (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Starlet. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Riley Two Point Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Riley Two Point Six | 1995 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | Two Point Six | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
