1959 Riley Two Point Six vs. 2012 Citroen C1
To start off, 2012 Citroen C1 is newer by 53 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, 1959 Riley Two Point Six (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley Two Point Six should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 168 kg more than 2012 Citroen C1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Citroen C1, 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Riley Two Point Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Riley Two Point Six | 2012 Citroen C1 | |
| Make | Riley | Citroen |
| Model | Two Point Six | C1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
