1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1948 Riley RM A
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Riley RM A would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 660 kg more than 1948 Riley RM A.
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:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1948 Riley RM A | |
Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
Model | Impala | RM A |
Year Released | 1969 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2870 mm |