1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1955 Riley RM A
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1800 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley RM A weights approximately 21 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800.
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:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1955 Riley RM A | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | 1800 | RM A |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2870 mm |