1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Riley 2.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Riley 2.6 (101 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley 2.6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Riley 2.6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Riley |
| Model | 500 | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 54 L |
