1961 AC Cobra vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1961 AC Cobra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra.
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, 1961 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Cobra | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | AC | Riley |
Model | Cobra | 2.6 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |