1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1952 Riley RM A
To start off, 1965 Austin A 90 is newer by 13 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 335 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:
1965 Austin A 90 | 1952 Riley RM A | |
Make | Austin | Riley |
Model | A 90 | RM A |
Year Released | 1965 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2870 mm |