1959 Austin 7 vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1959 Austin 7 is newer by 2 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, 1957 Riley 2.6 (101 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley 2.6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1959 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin 7 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Austin | Riley |
| Model | 7 | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2890 mm |
