1959 Riley Two Point Six vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 52 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 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 220 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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, 2011 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Riley Two Point Six | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Riley | Porsche |
| Model | Two Point Six | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
