1958 Riley Two Point Six vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator is newer by 51 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, 2009 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. (96 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 665 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Equator.
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, 1958 Riley Two Point Six (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Riley Two Point Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Riley Two Point Six | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Riley | Suzuki |
Model | Two Point Six | Equator |
Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3200 mm |