1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 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 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 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 240 kg more than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
Model | Corvette | 2.6 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 54 L |