1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1968 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 11 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre 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 150 kg more than 1968 Austin 3-Litre.
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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Austin | Riley |
| Model | 3-Litre | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |
