1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 10 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Riley 2.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 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 602 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1957 Riley 2.6 (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Riley 2.6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | 1750 | 2.6 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 54 L |