1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1951 Riley RM A
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Riley RM A weights approximately 555 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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:
1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1951 Riley RM A | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 500 Testarossa | RM A |
Year Released | 1960 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2870 mm |