1967 Avanti Avanti vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1967 Avanti Avanti 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 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Avanti Avanti 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 180 kg more than 1967 Avanti Avanti.
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 Avanti Avanti | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Avanti | Riley |
| Model | Avanti | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5352 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 54 L |
