1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1952 Riley RM A
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 15 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Riley RM A weights approximately 415 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1952 Riley RM A | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | GTA | RM A |
Year Released | 1967 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2870 mm |