1959 Riley Two Point Six vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 38 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. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 280 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1959 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 1959 Riley Two Point Six. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1959 Riley Two Point Six (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Riley Two Point Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Riley Two Point Six | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | Two Point Six | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1760 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |