1959 Riley Two Point Six vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Riley Two Point Six is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 635 kg more than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant.
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 Riley Two Point Six | 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Riley | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Two Point Six | Galant |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
