1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1956 Riley RM A
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Riley RM A would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 239 kg more than 1956 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. 1969 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1956 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1956 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 130 | 1956 Riley RM A | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | 130 | RM A |
Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |