1964 Maserati Mistral vs. 1955 Riley RM A
To start off, 1964 Maserati Mistral is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Riley RM A would be higher. At 3,694 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 14 kg more than 1955 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:
1964 Maserati Mistral | 1955 Riley RM A | |
Make | Maserati | Riley |
Model | Mistral | RM A |
Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 3694 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |