1961 Lotus Seven vs. 1950 Riley RM A
To start off, 1961 Lotus Seven is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Riley RM A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Riley RM A weights approximately 803 kg more than 1961 Lotus Seven.
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 Lotus Seven | 1950 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Lotus | Riley |
| Model | Seven | RM A |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1950 |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 432 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2870 mm |
