1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1952 Riley RM A
To start off, 1961 Bristol 406 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Riley RM A would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1952 Riley RM A.
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:
1961 Bristol 406 | 1952 Riley RM A | |
Make | Bristol | Riley |
Model | 406 | RM A |
Year Released | 1961 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2870 mm |