1964 Lotus Seven vs. 1951 Riley RM A
To start off, 1964 Lotus Seven is newer by 13 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Riley RM A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Riley RM A weights approximately 803 kg more than 1964 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:
1964 Lotus Seven | 1951 Riley RM A | |
Make | Lotus | Riley |
Model | Seven | RM A |
Year Released | 1964 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1495 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 |